Welcome to the Imaginative Thought and Learning Lab at Providence College!

How do children learn about the world around them? Why are we able to imagine and pretend? Why is Simon Says such a fun game? The Imaginative Thought and Learning Lab tackles all these questions and more by studying how children think and behave.

How does the Imaginative Thought and Learning Lab work?

We rely on families to participate in our research. All of our projects are designed like games and involve lots of one-on-one interaction with our staff, so children find them fun and enjoyable. For example, we might play pretending games or read silly stories. By seeing how children react to our games or by asking them what they think, we learn what the world looks like through a child’s eyes.

News and Announcements!

Media Mentions:

Hear about our research from Dr. Van Reet!
Here’s an interview with Dr. Van Reet in the Providence Children’s Museum Summer Newsletter
Here’s a nice summary of our work in of RI-INBRE‘s newsletter.

Sound like fun?

Participate from the safety and comfort of your own home using Zoom! Schedule an appointment: Imagination Lab Calendar.

Imaginative Thought and Learning Lab

Science Complex 135
401.865.2342
kidthink@providence.edu

Directions

Get driving directions to Providence College and see a campus map.
Enter through the gate at the corner of River Avenue and Eaton Street.
Check in with security at the gate, who will tell you where to park. We will meet you in the parking lot.