immune systems
Replacing gravel and stones in children’s outdoor play areas with ‘a mini forest’ can significantly help to boost youngsters’ immune systems according to a recent study. Read more
Play Everywhere Philly
The Play Everywhere Philly awarded grants to build 16 interactive installations located mostly in outdoor public spaces, such as sidewalks or underused lots that vary in size and scope and include murals, playing structures, exploration gardens and parks. Read more
Johan Huizinga
Johan Huizinga was a Dutch historian who lived from 1872 to 1945. His book, Homo Ludens: A Study of the Play Element in Culture, published in 1938, suggested the instinct for play as the central element in human culture and examined the role of play in law, war, science, poetry, philosophy, and art.
stay home alone
When should kids be allowed to stay home alone? You should think about more than your child's age when considering this question. Read more
trick-or-treating
Should kids go trick-or-treating during a pandemic? Experts share their advice. Read more
list of toy ideas
If you are starting your holiday shopping early this year, the Genius of Play has compiled a list of toy ideas to help you find the perfect gifts for your special someones. Read more
protected bike paths
Imagine a transcontinental network of protected bike paths. The vision is an intercity network that people could bike and walk to destinations across the country. Read more
preschool advantage
How long does the preschool advantage last? Attending preschool boosts young children's math and literacy skills, but peers catch up in kindergarten, according to new research. Read more
Time alone in nature
Children need time to be alone, to think, to be bored. Such time is crucial for them to connect with their own feelings, interests, thoughts, and views of the world. Time alone in nature has valuable additional benefits. Read more
creative geniuses
According to the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking, 98 percent of kindergarteners qualify as "creative geniuses." By age 25, only three percent can make that claim. What happened? Read more
