trends in playground design
Today's playgrounds are expected to be accessible and safe, and to engage a child's imagination and senses. Here are some of the trends in playground design. Read more
US Play Coalition
The US Play Coalition is a partnership to promote the value of play throughout one's life. It consists of individuals and organizations that recognize play as a valuable and necessary part of a healthy and productive life.
what kids want to know
Just for kids: a comic has been developed with help from experts to answer what kids want to know about coronavirus. Read more
stop roughhousing
This mom unsuccessfully tried to get her boys to stop roughhousing. But she learned the benefits of the rough and tumble play and with a few rules, she was able to step back and let go. Read more
light activity
Recent studies show a clear association between more frequent physical activity and lower levels of depression and anxiety in adolescents. Even light activity is linked to better mental health. Read more
more resilient
Sometimes kids fall. Sometimes it hurts. We want them to get back up and try again, to learn something from an unpleasant experience. If kids are allowed to play freely, they will become more resilient adults. Read more
45-plus staycation ideas
If your spring break 2020’s destination is at home, here are 45-plus staycation ideas to do with your kids with this helpful guide of resources and ideas of things to do, read, and create. Read more
more girls on bikes
Like many outdoor sports, cycling struggles to get more girls on bikes. In Colorado, a handful of youth organizations are trying to change that. Read more
Sensory Processing Disorder
The way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses is referred to as sensory processing. Sensory input is received and understood through sights, sounds, touch, tastes, smells, movement, balance, body position, and muscle control.
Loris Malaguzzi
Loris Malaguzzi was an early childhood educator who founded the educational philosophy known as the Reggio Emilia Approach, which views children as strong, powerful, and competent to learn through their own exploration. Children are encouraged to develop their own theories about how their environment works through discovery.
