Plastic hippos are out
Plastic hippos are out. Colorado playgrounds are getting a more natural makeover that will encourage nature play. Read more
Eye-Hand Coordination
The ability of the vision system to coordinate the movement of the hands to perform a task is called eye-hand coordination. Children's eye-hand coordination skills improve as they play with toys, blocks, puzzles, and balls.
changed our world
COVID-19 has changed our world. Here’s a call to make it a better one especially for our children. Read more
Good Sports
Good Sports has been named the winner of the 2021 .ORG Impact Award in the Health and Healing in a Time of Pandemic category for its work to restore play for youth athletes across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Million Girls Moonshot
Million Girls Moonshot is an afterschool program that boosts STEM learning for girls across the country. Check out some of their resources. Read more
treasure hunt to source food
This year, because of the pandemic, meals are free to all students. For many public school districts, meals are the culmination of a kind of treasure hunt to source food. Read more
list of 52 toys
Here is a comprehensive list of 52 toys that will actually make kids put down their iPads. Reviewers say these toys will keep your kiddos engaged for hours. Read more
food-insecure households
In 2020, 1 out of 6 children in the US were living in food-insecure households. To raise awareness of contributing factors and potential solutions to this issue, Healthier Generation developed a spotlight issue brief. Read more
SuperBall
The SuperBall is a small synthetic rubber ball that has the ability to bounce higher and longer than ordinary bouncing balls. When the SuperBall was introduced in the summer of 1965, it became an instant hit with children and adults alike who were fascinated with its amazing properties.
fastest growing sport
The fastest growing sport in America boasts more than 4.5 million players. Pickleball is more popular than ever: Here's why it's so good for your health. Read more
