Children’s play in the COVID-19 pandemic
Children’s play in the COVID-19 pandemic In the current COVID-19 pandemic, children are spending more time at home as some schools have to close for a day, a week, or several months. What does this mean for young children’s play activities? Why do children need play...
Homeschooling: What was it like for you?
Homeschooling: What was it like for you? Due to Corona protection measures, schools were closed for several months this spring. Just before the Summer holidays schools re-opened for part of the time. Parents took over the role of teacher and provided homeschooling....
Podcast with Nienke van Atteveldt: ERC researchers explore lockdown life
Podcast with Nienke van Atteveldt: ERC researchers explore lockdown life Nienke van Atteveldt was interviewed for the podcast series #ERCasks, in which ERC grantees talk about different aspects of lockdown life. In the podcast on home schooling, Nienke explains how...
Stress in times of COVID-19
Stress in times of COVID-19 The fairly sudden outbreak of COVID-19 in the Netherlands, and the rapid successive measures taken by the government, can lead to stress and anxiety among parents and teachers, as well as children. The daily routine has changed considerably...