--- title: The Power Of Play | Classroom description: Classroom | --- ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) [The Power of Play by Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) - [Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) - [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog) ### Category - [At Home (51)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home) - [Classroom (36)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom) - [Childcare (34)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare) ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) Mar 15 ## [5 Reasons Why Spring Outdoor Play is Important](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/5-reasons-why-spring-outdoor-play-is-important) [Childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare), [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [Spring](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/spring), [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home), [Outdoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor-play) While the weather might be a little unpredictable this time of year, springtime outdoor play is essential for children. Here are 5 reasons why... [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(89).png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/5-top-classroom-decor-sets-2021) Aug 12 ## [Top Classroom Decor 2021](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/5-top-classroom-decor-sets-2021) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Decorate](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/decorate), [decorative](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/decorative), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [first year teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/first-year-teacher), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [decore](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/decore) With the new school year only weeks away, every teacher will be thinking of fun and creative ways to decorate their classrooms. To help you with... [![2019-classroom-decor-blog](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/blogs/2019/top-classroom-sets-2019/2019-classroom-decor-blog.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/6-top-classroom-decor-sets-of-2019) Jul 05 ## [6 Top Classroom Decor Sets of 2019](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/6-top-classroom-decor-sets-of-2019) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Decorate](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/decorate), [decorative](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/decorative), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [first year teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/first-year-teacher), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [decore](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/decore) With the school year just around the corner it's that time of year again where we like to highlight some of our favourite classroom decorative sets.... [![Extending The Lesson Plan Through Play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Extending%20The%20Lesson%20Plan%20Through%20Play.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/extending-the-lesson-plan-through-play) Oct 13 ## [Extending The Lesson Plan Through Play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/extending-the-lesson-plan-through-play) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [Classroom management](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom-management), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [creativity](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/creativity), [Fractions](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fractions), [spelling](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/spelling), [daily routine](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/daily-routine) Let’s face it, classroom games are a highlight to any school day, not just for the students but for the teacher too! They’re the perfect way to help... [![adorable-book-boy-1250722](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/adorable-book-boy-1250722.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/our-favourite-ways-to-encourage-independent-play) Sep 07 ## [Our Favourite Ways to Encourage Independent Play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/our-favourite-ways-to-encourage-independent-play) [Childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare), [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [Indoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/indoor-play), [Classroom management](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom-management), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [book](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/book), [storytime](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storytime), [storage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storage), [organization](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organization), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [early learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/early-learning), [bin](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/bin), [bookshelf](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/bookshelf), [soft books](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/soft-books), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play) Independent play is a key area of early childhood development. It helps children develop vital skills and positive learning habits which they will... [![4-games-to-reinforce-classroom-learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/4-games-to-reinforce-classroom-learning.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-great-games-to-enhance-classroom-learning) Sep 07 ## [4 Great Games to Enhance Classroom Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-great-games-to-enhance-classroom-learning) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [board games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/board-games), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [reading](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/reading), [literacy](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/literacy), [storytime](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storytime), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [early learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/early-learning), [numbers](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/numbers) Children learn and absorb lessons in a variety of different ways. One way to help reinforce the lessons that kids are currently learning is by using... [![How to minimize first day anxiety for teachers and Students](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/How%20to%20minimize%20first%20day%20anxiety%20for%20teachers%20and%20Students.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/minimizing-first-day-stress-for-teachers) Aug 31 ## [Minimizing First Day Stress for Teachers!](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/minimizing-first-day-stress-for-teachers) [Childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare), [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [Tips](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tips), [fidget](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fidget), [anxiety](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/anxiety), [lesson plan](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lesson-plan), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [organization](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organization), [first year teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/first-year-teacher), [back to school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/back-to-school), [back to school list](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/back-to-school-list), [icebreaker](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/icebreaker), [first day of school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/first-day-of-school), [planners](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/planners) It’s here! The summer has flown past and it’s time to start heading back to the classroom. Pretty soon you will see a whole new group of faces come... [![TaxBenefit-600x200-blog-1](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/TaxBenefit-600x200-blog-new.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/new-tax-benefit-for-teachers-and-early-childhood-educators) Aug 29 ## [New Tax Benefit For Teachers and Early Childhood Educators](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/new-tax-benefit-for-teachers-and-early-childhood-educators) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [ece](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ece), [thank a teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/thank-a-teacher), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [first year teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/first-year-teacher) As teachers and early childhood educators prepare their classrooms for the upcoming school year, we are reminded now more than ever that learning... [![Advice for new teachers](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Advice%20for%20new%20teachers.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/30-tips-teachers-wished-they-knew-in-their-first-year) Jul 13 ## [30 Tips Teachers Wished They Knew In Their First Year](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/30-tips-teachers-wished-they-knew-in-their-first-year) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [first year teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/first-year-teacher), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [back to school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/back-to-school) We asked and you sure delivered! Read on for advice from teachers just like you. Whether you are a new teacher or have been doing it for years, this... [![teacher-water-play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/teacher-water-play.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-ways-to-experiment-with-water-in-and-out-of-the-classroom) Jul 06 ## [4 Ways to Experiment with Water In and Out of the Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-ways-to-experiment-with-water-in-and-out-of-the-classroom) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [Childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare), [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [ece](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ece), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [School age](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school-age), [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home), [before and after school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/before-and-after-school), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [science](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [water](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/water), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [toddler](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toddler), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [kindergarten](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kindergarten), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [experiment](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/experiment) It's summertime, it's hot, and we are thinking all about WATER! [![Creative Ways to Store Your Board Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Creative%20Ways%20to%20Store%20Your%20Board%20Games.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/genius-hacks-for-storing-your-board-games) Jun 29 ## [Genius Hacks for Storing Your Board Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/genius-hacks-for-storing-your-board-games) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [Family Game Night](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family-game-night), [Grandparents](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandparents), [board games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/board-games), [Decorate](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/decorate), [DIY](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/diy), [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [before and after school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/before-and-after-school), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [storage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storage), [organize](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organize), [organization](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organization) Is your home filled with games and puzzles, but you are running out of ways to store them? These ideas will inspire you to clean up your game shelf,... [![Tips for Closing Up Your Classroom for the Summer](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Tips%20for%20Closing%20Up%20Your%20Classroom%20for%20the%20Summer.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tips-for-closing-up-your-classroom-for-the-summer) Jun 14 ## [Tips for Closing Up Your Classroom for the Summer](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tips-for-closing-up-your-classroom-for-the-summer) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [Tips](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tips), [storage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storage), [hacks](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/hacks), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher) Part of the biggest task for the end of the year classroom cleanup is finding a place for all of the piles of stuff you have accumulated over the... [![things students say](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/things%20students%20say.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/canadian-teachers-tell-us-the-funniest-things-their-students-have-said-this-year) Jun 08 ## [Canadian Teachers Tell Us the Funniest Things Their Students Have Said This Year](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/canadian-teachers-tell-us-the-funniest-things-their-students-have-said-this-year) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [funny](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/funny) Thank you so much for all your responses to our contest asking "What is the funniest thing your students have said to you?" Your answers were so... [![fathers day craft-teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/fathers%20day%20craft-teacher.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-fathers-day-crafts-perfect-for-the-classroom) Jun 06 ## [4 Father's Day Crafts Perfect for the Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-fathers-day-crafts-perfect-for-the-classroom) [Arts & crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/arts-crafts), [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [art](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/art), [father's day](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fathers-day) It can be hard to come up with crafts for Father's Day that students will enjoy making and that Dads will enjoy receiving. Let's be honest, does... [![Our Favorite Melissa & Doug Products for the Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Our%20Favorite%20Melissa%20%26%20Doug%20Products%20for%20the%20Classroom.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/our-favorite-melissa-doug-products-for-the-classroom) May 17 ## [Our Favorite Melissa & Doug Products for the Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/our-favorite-melissa-doug-products-for-the-classroom) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [Puzzles](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/puzzles), [before and after school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/before-and-after-school), [crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/crafts), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [melissa & doug](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/melissa-doug) **Puzzles that fit your curriculum** [Load More](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom/page/2) ### Follow Us