To nurture the way children play
At the LEGO Group we feel we have a special responsibility to respect and nurture the way children play, learn, develop their creativity and thrive. At the LEGO Learning Institute we have unparalleled access to a wealth of experience and expertise in play, learning and creativity. Our opportunity is to bring this collective knowledge and insight to new audiences, while at the same time generating helpful feedback to the people who design and build the company's play experiences, ensuring we at the LEGO Group remain true to our motto of ’Inspiring and Developing the Builders of Tomorrow’ in everything we do.
The Future of Play: Defining the role and value of play in the 21st century
Play is at the heart of emotional wellbeing and mental health. Free play in particular is critical to the balanced development of children. In 2010 the LEGO Learning Institute has carried out a foundational...
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Featured Expert Bio
David Whitebread
David Whitebread is a developmental cognitive psychologist and early years specialist. Before joining the Faculty he taught in Primary schools, mainly in Leicestershire, for 12 years. His research interests are concerned with children's cognitive development and implications for...
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