children who feel isolated
Studies are showing that children who feel isolated may benefit greatly by physical activity and physical education in school. Read more
what we expect of school children
There is little in human history that compares to what we expect of school children today. The nearest precedent was child labor during the early Industrial Revolution. Read more
rediscovery of the outdoors
An important incidental change that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic has been our collective rediscovery of the outdoors. This re-engagement to our connection with the outdoors can improve child health and development. Read more
coach themselves
A soccer team asked to coach themselves and won the tournament. Free play enjoyed before practice resulted in courage, confidence, and a national soccer championship. Read more
most important subject of all
In our zeal to help children catch up academically after learning remotely during parts of the pandemic, and to minimize the spread of COVID-19 at schools, a leading researcher says we may be neglecting the most important subject of all — recess. Read more
Block Play
Building blocks offer hours of open-ended play and learning, and block play has been a classroom mainstay in early childhood and elementary school education for years. Block play was emphasized and studied by early educators, such as Froebel, Montessori, Hill, and Pratt.
take students outside
The classroom isn’t the only place students can learn. Here are some easy ways to take students outside for learning activities in nature. Read more
donated sporting goods
The National Alliance for Youth Sports and Leveling the Playing Field have teamed up to provide free donated sporting goods to schools, recreation centers and other youth serving organizations working in under-resourced communities. Read more
Lofty climbing towers
Lofty climbing towers are part of a trend away from total safety and towards teaching children to navigate difficult situations. Read more
mental health days
Should kids take mental health days? When taking a break is helpful (and when it's not). Read more
