Play may seem like fun and games, but new research shows that specific kinds of play are actually associated with development of particular cognitive skills. Data from a nationally representative ...

A sustained focus on spatial reasoning training could help children learn science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Spatial training with blocks and puzzles could unlock mathematical potential ...

Spatial training with blocks and puzzles could unlock the UK's mathematical potential. A sustained focus on spatial reasoning training could turn the UK into a science, technology, engineering and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When 2D puzzles are no longer exciting, 3D brain teasers are the way. These handheld puzzles require ...

An important context for figuring out problems through reasoning is puzzle play, say researchers. Psychologists recently conducted a study that found two-four year-old children, who play with puzzles, ...

There is a lot more to shapes than knowing their names, explain Prof Emily Farran, Dr Catherine Gripton, Dr Sue Gifford and Dr Alison Borthwick It's important to use spatial language during activities ...

While boosting kids’ math and verbal skills may draw more attention from parents and educators, spatial reasoning skills play an important -- sometimes overlooked -- role in academic and career ...

Picture puzzles give your brain a fullpower brain workout. Picture puzzles are a great mental exercise for improving visual-spatial reasoning, developing attention to detail, strengthening memory, and ...

Walk into most art galleries with children, and you'll hear the familiar refrain "look but don't touch." This instruction reveals something troubling about how cultural institutions understand ...