Studying is often seen as the primary path to learning, especially in traditional education systems. Yet many children who spend hours studying struggle to truly understand or apply what they have memorised. This gap exists because studying and learning are not the same. Studying focuses on repetition and performance, while learning involves internal change—how the brain understands,...

In early education, learning and studying are often treated as the same thing. However, from a developmental and cognitive perspective, they serve very different purposes. Learning is a continuous internal process that reshapes understanding, while studying is a structured method used to practise or recall information. A quality play school recognises this difference and builds environments...

In everyday conversation, learning and studying are often used interchangeably. Yet cognitively, they are very different processes. Studying trains the mind to remember and perform, while learning changes the way the mind thinks, understands, and responds. This distinction becomes especially important in early childhood, where habits of thinking are formed. A quality play school recognises this...

The digital age has made information instantly accessible. Children today are exposed to screens, apps, videos, and content designed to “teach” them from a very early age. While this access appears beneficial, it hides a deeper cost—confusing information with knowledge. Information is abundant, fast, and replaceable, but knowledge requires time, experience, and thinking. A...