Open-Ended Thoughts

Discover how sensory input through movement, touch, and sound—lays the foundation for Structured Literacy and lifelong reading success. This blog explores the science behind sensory learning, the power of explicit reading instruction, and how Superspace environments bring it all to life through hands-on, joyful experiences that help children read with confidence and understanding.

If dramatic play has ever been the first thing you cut when the day gets busy… you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: dramatic play isn’t fluff. It’s one of the richest, most cognitively engaging things happening in your classroom—when we let it be. Research shows that the way kids engage in play, especially dramatic play, can drive language development, self-regulation, empathy, and real academic growth.