--- title: The Power Of Play | organization description: organization | --- ![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/How%20a%20Home%20Learning%20Environment.png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home-learning-environment) Jun 21 ## [Create a Home Learning Environment for the Summer](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home-learning-environment) [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [fidget](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fidget), [putty](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/putty), [storage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storage), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [organize](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organize), [organization](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organization), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [bin](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/bin), [home classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home-classroom), [studying](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/studying), [study station](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/study-station), [homework](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/homework) As the Summer Break approaches, it is important to help children continue learning to prevent summer learning loss. Remember that learning does not... [![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... [![Creating-an-effective-home-classroom-enviroment](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Creating-an-effective-home-classroom-enviroment.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/creating-an-effective-home-classroom-environment) Sep 07 ## [Creating an Effective Home Classroom Environment](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/creating-an-effective-home-classroom-environment) [family](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/family), [fidget](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fidget), [putty](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/putty), [storage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storage), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [organize](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organize), [organization](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organization), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [bin](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/bin), [home classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home-classroom), [studying](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/studying), [study station](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/study-station), [homework](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/homework) The classroom is often viewed as the best place for students to learn. However it is important to remember that the learning experience does not end... [![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... [![How to minimize anxiety in kids before the first day of school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/How%20to%20minimize%20anxiety%20in%20kids%20before%20the%20first%20day%20of%20school.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/helpful-tips-to-reduce-first-day-of-school-anxiety) Aug 31 ## [Helpful Tips to Reduce First Day of School Anxiety](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/helpful-tips-to-reduce-first-day-of-school-anxiety) [School age](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school-age), [fidget](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fidget), [anxiety](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/anxiety), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [organize](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organize), [organization](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organization), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [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), [lunch](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lunch), [backpack](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/backpack), [first day of school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/first-day-of-school) Its here! The first day of school is here and we have some helpful tips to get you ready for the coming year. We will be looking at 5 ways that you... [![Genius Book Storage Ideas For the Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Genius%20Book%20Storage%20Ideas%20For%20the%20Classroom.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/8-genius-book-storage-ideas-for-the-classroom) Aug 10 ## [8 Genius Book Storage Ideas For the Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/8-genius-book-storage-ideas-for-the-classroom) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [split classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/split-classroom), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [book](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/book), [storage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storage), [organize](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organize), [organization](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organization), [bin](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/bin), [bookshelf](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/bookshelf) Do you sometimes feel like your classroom library is organized one day, then the next it looks like a hurricane blew through your classroom? We have... [![Back to school backpacks and lunch boxes](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Back%20to%20school%20backpacks%20and%20lunch%20boxes.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/genius-back-to-school-backpacks-and-lunch-boxes-that-are-cool-and-unique) Aug 02 ## [Genius Back to School Backpacks and Lunch Boxes that are Cool and Unique](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/genius-back-to-school-backpacks-and-lunch-boxes-that-are-cool-and-unique) [storage](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storage), [hacks](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/hacks), [organization](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organization), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [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), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent), [lunch](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lunch), [backpack](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/backpack) Scholar's Choice not only has a great selection of games, toys, and puzzles, but did you know we also carry the coolest backpacks and lunch kits on... [![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,... [Load More](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/organization/page/0) ### Follow Us