--- title: The Power Of Play | teacher description: teacher | --- ![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... [![pexels-photo-1534125-2](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/pexels-photo-1534125-2.jpeg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/the-art-of-learning) Jul 05 ## [The Art of Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/the-art-of-learning) [Arts & crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/arts-crafts), [craft](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/craft), [art](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/art), [crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/crafts), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [early learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/early-learning), [Discover Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/discover-learning), [paint](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/paint), [hand-eye coordination](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/hand-eye-coordination), [Gross Motor Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gross-motor-skills), [creativity](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/creativity), [Fine Motor Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fine-motor-skills), [parenting](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parenting), [playful learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/playful-learning), [make learning fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/make-learning-fun) It’s time to cast aside the ideas of colouring inside the lines. It’s time for us to eliminate the traditional cookie-cutter approach to arts and... [![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.... [![file-3](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/file-3.jpeg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/active-world-tray) Mar 15 ## [Active World Tray](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/active-world-tray) [Grandparents](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandparents), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [toys](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toys), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [Discover Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/discover-learning), [Fine Motor Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fine-motor-skills), [Manipulatives](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/manipulatives), [exploration bins](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/exploration-bins), [sensory bin](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-bin), [parenting](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parenting), [Active World Tray](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/active-world-tray), [open ended play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/open-ended-play), [Scholar's Choice](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scholars-choice), [tuff tray play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tuff-tray-play), [loose parts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/loose-parts), [tuff tray](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tuff-tray), [discovery based play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/discovery-based-play), [playful learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/playful-learning), [make learning fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/make-learning-fun), [learning unplugged](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning-unplugged), [tuff tray ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tuff-tray-ideas), [fine motor development](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fine-motor-development), [sensory activity](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-activity) The Active World Tray is a versatile tool perfect for the home or classroom and creates endless opportunities for invitations to play for children.... [![the-importance-of-celebrating-milestones-hero](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/blogs/2019/Feb-milestones/the-importance-of-celebrating-milestones-hero.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/the-importance-of-milestones-in-a-childs-development) Feb 11 ## [The Importance of Milestones in a Child’s Development](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/the-importance-of-milestones-in-a-childs-development) [Grandparents](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grandparents), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [grow](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/grow), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent), [early learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/early-learning), [Gross Motor Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gross-motor-skills), [mental health](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/mental-health), [parenting](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parenting), [emotional health](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/emotional-health), [milestones](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/milestones) We all celebrate milestones throughout our lives. A few common ones recognized are birthdays and anniversaries which celebrate the passage of time,... [![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... [![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... [![Activities-for-Fall-Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/blogs/Sept-21/Activities-for-Fall-Learning.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/activities-for-fall-learning) Sep 21 ## [Activities for Fall Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/activities-for-fall-learning) [Arts & crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/arts-crafts), [craft](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/craft), [crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/crafts), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [science](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [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), [home classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home-classroom), [Fall](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fall), [Discover Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/discover-learning), [Nature](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/nature), [Seasons](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/seasons), [bugs](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/bugs) ## Activities for Fall Learning Fall is a great time to learn about nature. The season change creates a magical atmosphere that inspires curiosity in... [![B-Days-in-the-Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/B-Days-in-the-Classroom.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/its-party-time-celebrating-birthdays-in-the-classroom) Sep 14 ## [It's Party Time: Celebrating Birthdays in the Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/its-party-time-celebrating-birthdays-in-the-classroom) [Arts & crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/arts-crafts), [Gift](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gift), [Holidays](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holidays), [School age](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school-age), [Birthday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/birthday), [craft](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/craft), [crafts](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/crafts), [toys](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toys), [music](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/music), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent), [celebration](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/celebration) Birthdays are a special day for kids, and celebrating it in the classroom has become a tradition for many teachers. They're fun, exciting and can... [![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... [![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... [Load More](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher/page/2) ### Follow Us