Open-Ended Thoughts

Open-ended play isn’t just fun—it’s the foundation of learning in preschool. When children use flexible materials like Superspace to invent, problem-solve, and collaborate, they’re building executive function, sparking creativity, and laying the groundwork for future STEM success. Research shows that when play has no script, children write their own stories—and that’s where real learning happens.

Vertical play in early childhood education is more than just motor practice—it’s a powerful tool for boosting memory, retention, and recall. Activities on upright surfaces like easels, magnetic walls, and windows engage the whole body, activating embodied cognition and strengthening how children encode and retrieve information. By combining movement, spatial anchoring, and social interaction, vertical play supports attention, visual memory, and kinesthetic learning.