the scientist behind Mister Rogers
There are five lessons learned from Margaret McFarland, the scientist behind Mister Rogers, that he then passed on to his viewers on Mister Rogers Neighborhood. Read more
Toy Industry Hall of Fame
Three toy industry leaders will join an impressive roster of 79 toy industry luminaries, such as Milton Bradley, Joan Ganz Cooney, Walt Disney, Ruth Handler, Jim Henson, and Stan Lee, who have been inducted into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame. Read more
adult recess
In recent years, a newer brand of grown-up recreation has begun to materialize across the country that emphasizes fun over competition, with a carefree name to match—adult recess. It allows adults to focus on the real benefit of these after-hour meetups: playing. Read more
9 hours of sleep
Only 48% of school age children in the United States get 9 hours of sleep most weeknights, according to new research. Those who do are significantly more likely to show a positive outlook toward school and other signs of childhood flourishing. Read more
American Academy for Park & Recreation Administration
The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) is an organization of distinguished practitioners and scholars committed to the advancement of the park and recreation field.
later start times
California will become the first state in the nation to mandate later start times at most middle schools and high schools, a proposal designed to improve educational outcomes by giving students more sleep. Read more
an asset to cities
In less than a year, skateboarding will make its debut in the Olympic Games in Tokyo. It’s an international sport with an estimated 50m participants. But, more than that, skateboarding is becoming an asset to cities to help attract investment, reclaim public spaces and create resilient communities. Read more
shortchanged
Schools with many low-income, black students have been shortchanged for years when it comes to monkey bars, climbing walls and swings, and the known health benefits of playgrounds. A concerted effort is being made to change this. Read more
Eliminating recess
Eliminating recess is depriving kids in more ways than many think. There are many reasons why schools need to prioritize play time. Read more
make PE classes less difficult
Aspiring PE teachers learn how to work with children with autism to make PE classes less difficult for them in this great program. Read more
