--- title: The Power Of Play | school description: school | --- ![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/Cute%20little%20boys%20painting%20on%20floor%20in%20classroom%20at%20the%20nursery%20school.jpeg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/a-canada-wide-early-learning-and-child-care-plan) Jan 24 ## [A Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/a-canada-wide-early-learning-and-child-care-plan) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Report cards](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/report-cards), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [Canada](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/canada) # **A Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan - What this means for you.** [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Understanding%20Report%20Cards.png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/understanding-report-cards) Nov 11 ## [Understanding Report Cards](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/understanding-report-cards) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Report cards](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/report-cards), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [Canada](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/canada) **Report Cards** It is that time of the year where children across Canada are receiving their report cards. For parents, it is their first glimpse of... [![](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... [![](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... [![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.... [![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... [![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 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... [![4 Top Classroom Decor Sets-1](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/4%20Top%20Classroom%20Decor%20Sets-1.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-top-classroom-decor-sets) Aug 24 ## [4 Top Classroom Decor Sets](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-top-classroom-decor-sets) [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) With the school year just around the corner it's high time you find the decor that you will use to help define the learning environment for your... [![Back to school icebreaker activities for grades k-8-1](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Back%20to%20school%20icebreaker%20activities%20for%20grades%20k-8-1.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/back-to-school-icebreaker-activities-for-grades-k-8) Aug 14 ## [14 Back to School Icebreaker Ideas for Grades K-8](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/back-to-school-icebreaker-activities-for-grades-k-8) [Lesson Plans](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lesson-plans), [art](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/art), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [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), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [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), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem), [icebreaker](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/icebreaker) It's almost time to get to know your new students! Many teachers do icebreaker activities throughout the first day so that both the teacher and the... [![first-day-of-school-blog-1](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/first-day-of-school-blog-1.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/first-day-of-school-printables-for-jk-to-grade-5) Aug 03 ## [First Day of School Printables for JK to Grade 5](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/first-day-of-school-printables-for-jk-to-grade-5) [DIY](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/diy), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [back to school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/back-to-school), [photo](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/photo), [printable](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/printable) **Scholar's Choice has got you covered when it comes to adorable first day of school photos. We'll provide the printables, you just provide the...** [![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... [![Robotics in the Early Years Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Robotics%20in%20the%20Early%20Years%20Classroom.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/introducing-robotics-in-the-early-years-classroom) Jul 26 ## [Ways to Introduce Robotics in the Early Years Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/introducing-robotics-in-the-early-years-classroom) [ece](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ece), [coding](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/coding), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [robots](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/robots), [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), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [robot](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/robot), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [kindergarten](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kindergarten), [TTS](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tts), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [back to school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/back-to-school), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem) ## Teaching coding literacy has become mandatory in many classrooms across the country.  Teachers are stepping up to the new challenge and incorporating... [![Back to School Parent Must-Haves](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Back%20to%20School%20Parent%20Must-Haves.jpeg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/back-to-school-parent-must-haves) Jul 20 ## [Back To School Parent Must-haves](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/back-to-school-parent-must-haves) [kindergarten](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kindergarten), [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) Back to School products are in the stores and your Facebook feed is filled with ads - there is no escaping it! The kids go back to school in a just... [Load More](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school/page/2) ### Follow Us