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How imaginary worlds help kids learn | Anna Rainio

October 8, 2026·17 min
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All children develop at different paces — so why do schools expect every student to learn the same way? Early education researcher Anna Rainio introduces "playworlds," a learning activity where adults and kids create imaginary stories together. She shows how pretend play helps students find their place — and the power of a teacher or parent starting with a simple question: Why not? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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