Do masks stunt
Do masks stunt children's social-emotional development? An expert weighs in. Read more
right now solution
A new report suggests transforming asphalt schoolyards into public greenspace as a “right now” solution to fix the park equity gap in America. Read more
I Learn from Children
Caroline Pratt, the founder of The Play School, later known as The City and Country School, believed that the school should fit the child instead of the child fitting the school. In the early 20th century in New York City, this was a progressive idea along with her ideas that early learning comes through first-hand experiences with play being the most effective and natural avenue for children.
allowed to roam
Children who are allowed to roam by themselves farther away from their homes are likely to become better, more confident navigators as adults than children who are more restricted. Read more
conflict resolution
Strengthening students’ capacity to evaluate their problems and consider a number of solutions leads to better, less impulsive conflict resolution. Here are seven ways to teach kids to manage their own conflicts. Read more
play to decompress
A play therapist suggests five tips to help children express themselves and unwind. Children need play to decompress and communicate in ways that are meaningful to them. Read more
all-ages playground
Cities aren’t designed for neurodiverse populations. Restorative Ground, an all-ages playground in Manhattan, aims to change that. Read more
concept of ‘playful cities’
The concept of ‘playful cities’ as an urban design tool is being promoted and celebrated through the completion of a new project. Toy libraries, play streets, and play buses are just three examples of ‘play in action’ at ground level. Read more
playing multiple sports
Children are better off playing multiple sports, with an emphasis on play, not competition, to gain enthusiasm, coordination and, eventually, trophies and medals, according to a recent study. Read more
Hidden Dangers on The Playground
Playgrounds are intended to be fun, safe places to take children to visit and play. The National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI), a program developed under the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), identified twelve of the leading causes of injury on playgrounds known as "The Dirty Dozen."
