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Here we shine a spotlight and help set you up for success with hands-on learning thought pieces, case studies and practical ideas. Deep dive into the origins, the whys and the hows of hands-on learning. Discover why PowerPoint doesn’t hold all the power in the classroom.

White paper: reclaiming connection through hands-on learning

February 2026

Prepared for Australian and New Zealand primary and high school teachers, principals, department heads, key decision makers, and the broader Australian and New Zealand education communities.

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Why engagement in the classroom doesn’t need to be about enjoyment

July 14, 2026
In this Q&A, Allan Dougan tells us why meaningful learning comes from challenge, purposeful support and helping students experience the satisfaction of genuine progress.
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Building number sense through hands-on learning

May 19, 2026
Counting is more than just reciting numbers. Allan and Catherine explore why hands-on materials like counters and dominoes are the key to building genuine number understanding.
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Developing number sense through hands-on learning

May 19, 2026
The number line is one of the most powerful tools in a maths classroom. Allan and Catherine show how closed and open number lines, and even a floor number line with bean bags, build spatial reasoning and number sense.
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Teaching flexible maths strategies through hands-on learning

May 19, 2026
Addition is about relationships, not rules. Allan and Catherine work through two-colour counters, ten frames and MAB blocks to show how hands-on materials build the foundations of additive thinking.
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Building fraction understanding through hands-on learning

May 19, 2026
Fractions don’t have to be frightening. Allan and Catherine start with something as simple as a folded piece of paper and show how the right materials make even the trickiest concepts click.
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Developing fraction reasoning through hands-on learning

May 19, 2026
Ordering fractions is where proportional reasoning begins. Allan and Catherine use fraction bricks, bars and number lines to help children see, feel and compare fractions in a way that truly sticks.
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Lighting up learning: Why hands-on experiences matter more than ever

May 5, 2026
Global Content Director at LEGO® Education, Søren Thomsen, shares why hands-on learning is essential for engaging students in today’s increasingly digital classrooms.
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Global trends in student engagement

April 23, 2026
LEGO Education’s Søren Thomsen discusses global challenges in student engagement and motivation, and how hands-on collaborative learning can help re-engage learners in today’s classrooms.
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Building deep connections in mathematics

April 23, 2026
A conversation with AAMT CEO Allan Dougan to discuss what truly drives understanding in mathematics, and how hands-on manipulatives support the development of deep, meaningful connections.
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How Weplay supports school readiness through hands-on learning

April 22, 2026
What does it really take to prepare children for school? Explore how hands-on learning with Weplay builds confidence, creativity and essential life skills.
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