We have always said that there is more to education than pencils and paper, thus our school program name, Move-N-Learn! Children learn better doing and having fun in a playful environment than sitting at a desk all day. Take a moment and think back to your favorite teachers. I bet they did not have you just sitting at a desk with pencils and paper.
You might find this article interesting:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/12/29/christakis.play.children.learning/index.html
