Supporting Research

Here at Magnolia Children’s School, we firmly believe in a play-based approach in the preschool years. Numerous studies and trials have shown that young children thrive through play rather than endless seat-work. We have collected a few of the more compelling recent examples.

 

“The New Preschool Is Crushing Kids”

Published January 2016 in The Atlantic

 

Let The Kids Learn Through Play

Published May 2015 in the New York Times

 

Behold The Block: Humble Tools of the Trade

Published February 2015 in the New York Times

Acting out "Where The Wild Things Area"

Acting out “Where The Wild Things Area”