literacy and nature education
Across the country, librarians are working with park and recreation professionals on programming, which combines literacy and nature education. Read more
predictions on play
What will childhood play look like after the pandemic passes? Nine experts offer their insights and predictions on what play will—or better yet, should—look like when families are released from isolation. Read more
Stay Healthy Streets
Seattle now has 20 miles of Stay Healthy Streets permanently closed to cars in order to allow safe social distancing while walking, running, and biking. Read more
reimagined approach
Early childhood education programs have been navigating tough times for decades. After the pandemic it will require a reimagined approach to financing and structuring the systems that support high-quality child care. Read more
Friedrich Froebel
Friedrich Froebel was truly a pioneer in early childhood education. He established a new type of school for three and four year old children in 1837, which he called a child's garden or kindergarten. Prior to this there had been no educational training for children under the age of seven.
communication type
Family members confined together in isolation can soon start to get on each other’s nerves. However, research shows that the way families communicate can help. Which communication type is yours: shark, turtle, fox, penguin, teddy-bear or owl? Read more
a valuable tool
Physical activity can be a valuable tool for controlling COVID-19 infections and maintaining quality of life. Doctors suggest a call to action. Read more
children seem happier
A number of parents are encountering an unexpected response to shelter-in-place rules: Their children seem happier. Read more
learning to be independent
The coronavirus pandemic may have a silver lining: It shows how insanely resourceful kids really are. Kids have written amazing essays about learning to be independent while isolated. Read more
decision to cancel
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has announced the decision to cancel the 2020 NRPA Annual Conference, with plans to design a virtual conference. Read more
