During stay-at-home days, inventing toys and games is an excellent and fun STEM activity for your kids. The Young Inventor Challenge provides an opportunity for children ages 6 to18 to develop and pitch their original inventions to major toy companies. Read more
This neighborhood found a way to connect with others playfully while social distancing. They are playing with sidewalk chalk to leave hopeful, fun messages and pictures for those walking by. Read more
Playgrounds are so important for many reasons, but children should stay off of public playgrounds during the pandemic in order to keep themselves safe and to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. Read more
As a go-to online destination for play ideas, The Genius of Play has announced that it is offering even more educational resources, play tips, and expert advice to help kids play and learn at home while schools and daycares are closed due to COVID-19. Read more
The US Play Coalition is officially moving its annual Conference on the Value of Play to an online format. Now anyone can take advantage of this change and sign up for this great conference, March 29-April 1. Read more
Here’s one thread of silver lining to school closures: more time for each other and for nature. Richard Louv offers ten nature activities to get your family through the pandemic. Read more
Scholastic is offering a free, open-access digital hub to help keep students learning while schools are disrupted by coronavirus. It provides approximately three hours of learning opportunities per day, for up to four weeks of instruction, including writing and research projects based on nonfiction articles and stories, virtual field trips, reading and geography challenges, and more.
Social distancing is important right now, but one big plus is that families can still enjoy the outside. Outdoor play is particularly important for children, and may just be the perfect way to blow off some steam while getting some vitamin D. Read more
Here are 4 ways to help kids relax as the coronavirus upends everyday life. The best way to protect children from experiencing anxiety is to keep life as normal as possible. Read more
