play-based learning initiatives
The Lego Foundation announced a $100 million investment into play-based learning initiatives for children impacted by crises. Play is the most natural way for children to learn and develop holistic skills. Read more
high cost of playing sports
Many kids lack getting physically active citing the high cost of playing sports. The King County Play Equity Coalition aims to make it easier for all kids in the Seattle region to join teams, play outside and stay active. Read more
CATCH My Breath
Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) have received a $3.1 million grant to conduct the first-ever assessment on the long-term results of a nationwide nicotine vaping prevention program for youth called CATCH My Breath. Read more
American Girl franchise
Are you a fan of the American Girl franchise? They have made changes over the decades, but careful, heavily researched storytelling is what has always set American Girl apart. Read more
Pickleball
Pickleball has been stereotyped as being mostly for older folks, but kids are increasingly finding the sport and joining in. It is inexpensive to play and less physical than tennis, which opens play up to nearly everyone. Read more
Playgrounds for Young Children
Playgrounds for Young Children: National Survey and Perspectives was edited by Sue C. Wortham and Joe L. Frost. This book reports the findings of the Preschool Playground Equipment Survey, which is the result of 349 surveys conducted by 62 trained volunteers in 31 states.
five best toys of all time
GeekDad has reviewed lots of toys and determined the five best toys of all time. These are time-tested and kid-approved! Read more
play-date anxiety
To add to the smorgasbord of parental anxieties - picky eating, bullying, bed-wetting, allergies, vaccinations, nits, starting school, dropping them on their heads - here's a new one: play-date anxiety. Read more
hand-clapping routines
On every schoolyard across the world you will find games invented by children including hand-clapping routines, rhyming stanzas and intricate rules for tiny competitions. Read more
mud, tires, fire, and junk
Does this statement scare you? Kids need to play with mud, tires, fire, and junk. This city is tackling the idea of offering kids loose parts to play with at their recreation sites. Read more
