Open-Ended Thoughts

Tired of the worksheet slump? Explore 3 powerful, research-backed strategies to make every lesson more interactive and meaningful. From project-based learning to creative arts and game-based activities, this post offers ready-to-use ideas—plus 2 engaging lesson plans using Superspace felt panels to spark curiosity and boost engagement in your classroom.

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.