--- title: The Power Of Play | independent play description: independent play | --- ![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) [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(27).png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/scholars-choice-and-the-playful-learning-approach-1) Apr 29 ## [The Playful Learning Approach](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/scholars-choice-and-the-playful-learning-approach-1) [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [imaginative play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/imaginative-play), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [Discover Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/discover-learning), [open ended play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/open-ended-play), [discovery based play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/discovery-based-play), [playful learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/playful-learning), [cooperative play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/cooperative-play), [Learn with All Five Senses](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learn-with-all-five-senses), [social and emotional skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/social-and-emotional-skills), [self expression](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/self-expression) The Scholar’s Choice vision is to ensure every child has a reason to love learning. It is our belief that this love of learning is key in helping... [![water-world-set-by-tts-057-ey04203-alt2](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/water-world-set-by-tts-057-ey04203-alt2.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/scholars-choice-and-the-playful-learning-approach) Jul 05 ## [Scholar’s Choice and the Playful Learning Approach](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/scholars-choice-and-the-playful-learning-approach) [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [imaginative play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/imaginative-play), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [Discover Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/discover-learning), [open ended play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/open-ended-play), [discovery based play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/discovery-based-play), [playful learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/playful-learning), [cooperative play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/cooperative-play), [Learn with All Five Senses](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learn-with-all-five-senses), [social and emotional skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/social-and-emotional-skills), [self expression](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/self-expression) The Scholar’s Choice vision is to ensure every child has a reason to love learning. It is our belief that this love of learning is key in helping... [![Top 10 Travel Games and Activities to Help Stop Your Kids from Asking “Are We There Yet?”](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Top%2010%20Travel%20Games%20and%20Activities%20to%20Help%20Stop%20Your%20Kids%20from%20Asking%20%E2%80%9CAre%20We%20There%20Yet%3F%E2%80%9D.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-10-travel-games-and-activities-to-help-stop-your-kids-from-asking-are-we-there-yet) Mar 06 ## [Top 10 Travel Games and Activities to Help Stop Your Kids from Asking “Are We There Yet?”](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-10-travel-games-and-activities-to-help-stop-your-kids-from-asking-are-we-there-yet) [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [Holidays](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holidays), [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [holiday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holiday), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [toys](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toys), [travel](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/travel), [star wars](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/star-wars), [melissa & doug](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/melissa-doug), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [hand-eye coordination](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/hand-eye-coordination), [cognitive thinking](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/cognitive-thinking), [Fine Motor Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fine-motor-skills), [spelling](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/spelling), [Bananagrams](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/bananagrams), [parenting](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parenting) March Break is around the corner and we're sure you're beginning the packing process for your family getaway! While travelling is fun for the whole... [![45082913_2052711328119432_8776204987165310976_o](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/45082913_2052711328119432_8776204987165310976_o.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/steam-toy-test-event-a-closer-look) Nov 02 ## [STEAM Toy Test Event - A Closer Look](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/steam-toy-test-event-a-closer-look) [Family Activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family-activities), [Gift](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gift), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [DIY](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/diy), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [toys](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toys), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [STEAM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/steam), [toy test](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toy-test) CALLING ALL TOY TESTERS! This Saturday is our STEAM Toy Test Event! Don’t miss out on the fun. Not sure what’s in store for you? Here’s a closer look... [![Let's-Talk-Science-Fun-Ways-to-Extend-Science-Class](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Let's-Talk-Science-Fun-Ways-to-Extend-Science-Class.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/lets-talk-science-simple-classroom-experiments) Oct 19 ## [Talking Science - Simple Classroom Experiments](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/lets-talk-science-simple-classroom-experiments) [science](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [science kits](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-kits), [water](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/water), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [Nature](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/nature), [chemistry](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/chemistry) As a teacher, science can be a difficult subject to explain; and as a student, it can be a challenge to really retain. But with great science... [![The Wonderful World of Exploration Bins](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/The%20Wonderful%20World%20of%20Exploration%20Bins.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/the-wonderful-world-of-sensory-bins) Oct 13 ## [The Wonderful World of Sensory Bins](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/the-wonderful-world-of-sensory-bins) [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [hand-eye coordination](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/hand-eye-coordination), [Gross Motor Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gross-motor-skills), [Fine Motor Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fine-motor-skills), [exploration bins](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/exploration-bins), [sensory bin](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-bin), [fair play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fair-play) Young children often learn about the world around them through exploration and experimenting with their senses. Next time you and your child go for a... [![Homemade Games to Inspire Your Child After School](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Homemade%20Games%20to%20Inspire%20Your%20Child%20After%20School.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/homemade-games-to-inspire-your-child-after-school) Oct 13 ## [Homemade Games To Inspire Your Child After School!](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/homemade-games-to-inspire-your-child-after-school) [Arts & crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/arts-crafts), [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [DIY](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/diy), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [science](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [Fractions](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fractions), [spelling](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/spelling), [oobleck](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/oobleck) Just because the school day is done, it doesn’t mean the learning journey has to end! Why not bring it home with you? Learning can be fun! And it’s... [![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... [![Bananagrams Hero](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Bananagrams%20Hero.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/growing-language-skills-with-bananagrams) Oct 05 ## [Growing Language Skills with Bananagrams](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/growing-language-skills-with-bananagrams) [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [poem](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/poem), [reading](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/reading), [literacy](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/literacy), [hacks](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/hacks), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [imaginative play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/imaginative-play), [early learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/early-learning), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [Discover Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/discover-learning), [creativity](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/creativity), [spelling](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/spelling), [Bananagrams](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/bananagrams) Learning language and spelling can be a boring and tedious task. We can all think back to when we were in school, studying word lists to commit them... [![Introducing-Kids-to-Math-Through-Manipulatives](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Introducing-Kids-to-Math-Through-Manipulatives.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/introducing-kids-to-math-through-manipulatives) Oct 04 ## [Introducing Kids to Math Through Manipulatives](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/introducing-kids-to-math-through-manipulatives) [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem), [early learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/early-learning), [numbers](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/numbers), [studying](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/studying), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [cognitive thinking](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/cognitive-thinking), [STEAM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/steam), [Manipulatives](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/manipulatives), [Fractions](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fractions), [Addition](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/addition), [Subtraction](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/subtraction), [Counting](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/counting) Manipulatives are marvelous! They are an amazing tool for any childcare facility and can help introduce concepts of mathematics through play.... [![Great B-Day gifts your Grandkids will love](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Great%20B-Day%20gifts%20your%20Grandkids%20will%20love.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-birthday-gift-ideas-for-fall-2018) Sep 14 ## [Top Birthday Gift Ideas for Fall 2018](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-birthday-gift-ideas-for-fall-2018) [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [Gift](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gift), [Indoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/indoor-play), [Birthday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/birthday), [board games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/board-games), [Outdoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor-play), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [lego](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lego), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [slime](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/slime), [toys](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toys), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent), [imaginative play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/imaginative-play), [construction](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/construction), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play) Are you always running out for a last minute birthday gift? Hunting through stores trying to find something fun and exciting? No worries, we have you... [![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... [Load More](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play/page/0) ### Follow Us