Detroit Outdoors
An organization called Detroit Outdoors came up with a smart way to get more urban youth interested in camping—by providing experiences in the middle of the city they live in. Read more
Wooden toys
Wooden toys or plastic toys? The types of toys that elicit a good balance of play behaviours are the simplest ones: hardwood blocks, a set of wooden vehicles and road signs, and classic wooden construction toys. Read more
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
