08/27/2026
What if play isn’t a break from learning, but one of the most important ways children learn?
In “The Power of Play,” Kara Ashley, Director of Enrollment at Eagle Hill School, explores how arts, athletics, imagination and unstructured time help children develop adaptability, executive function, collaboration, resilience and creativity.
“Children who spend unstructured time outdoors develop a sense of wonder and belonging in the natural world that shapes them for a lifetime.”
From playgrounds and playing fields to stages, gardens and unscheduled afternoons, play gives children room to experiment, solve problems, build relationships and practice what they are learning.
Explore the full Education Guide at MofflyLifestyleMedia.com/EducationGuide, where you can read “The Power of Play” and discover more expert perspectives on education.
By Kara Ashley, Director of Enrollment at Eagle Hill School Greenwich.
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