Are toys becoming more fun
Are toys becoming more fun? A recent study indicates that the toy industry has dramatically improved the play value of its products over the last 10 years. Read more
surprising results
New research updates what’s important in a quality preschool program. There are some surprising results from the studies. Read more
recess helps children
The physical activity and social connection that take place at recess help children’s brains work and develop properly by lowering their levels of stress, regulating their nervous system and allowing them to be more engaged once back in the classroom. Read more
recreation-forward spending plans
A new bill has been introduced to provide the capital necessary for small towns across the country to plan and build their own recreation-based economies, like trails, campgrounds, and boat ramps, as well as to help communities develop recreation-forward spending plans. Read more
bike buses
As more families have considered biking to school during the pandemic, they’ve turned to group bike commutes to make their journeys safer — and more visible. With bike buses, kids dominate the streets. Read more
Marbles
Marbles are small perfectly round objects that have been played with by children down through the ages. There is evidence of marble games being played by the ancient Egyptians, Aztecs, Romans, and Greeks. Although some early games may have been played with stones and nuts, there have also been small clay balls found in many prehistoric ruins.
Playing with dolls
Playing with dolls prompts social thinking and social talking that can develop skills like empathy. Read more
fascinating viewpoints
Dr. Peter Gray talks about when school wasn’t such a big deal, how important unsupervised free play is to child development, and the difference between pick-up games and sports teams. Really fascinating viewpoints! Read more
avoiding risky play
There are hidden risks for avoiding risky play for children. In order to keep our children the safest, we need to let them experience reasonable risks, on a regular basis, as they grow. Read more
older kids active in the snow
Having a hard time getting your older child out to play in winter’s snow? When building a snowman just isn’t cool enough, here are some fun ideas to get your older kids active in the snow. Read more
