How 'Loose Play' Transforms Kindergarten Learning

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) has released a new video in its Ctrl Alt Educate series, exploring how "loose play" is integrated into kindergarten classrooms. The video, published on April 30, 2026, examines the educational benefits of unstructured, child-directed play using movable objects and materials. Loose play encourages creativity, problem-solving, and social skills by allowing children to manipulate their environment freely. This approach aligns with modern early childhood education theories that emphasize hands-on, exploratory learning over rigid instruction. The DDSB video offers teachers and parents practical insights into implementing loose play in educational settings. For more information, visit www.ddsb.ca.