New York City's playgrounds
An illustrated history of New York City’s playgrounds explores the creative and political history of the many playgrounds of New York City and finds a long history of inequity and creativity. Read more
What makes a good STEM toy?
What makes a good STEM/STEAM toy? This report from the latest research done by the Toy Association identifies 14 unifying characteristics of STEM/STEAM toys as well as a list of enriching STEM/STEAM toys. Read more
Keeping kids safe on the beach
Keeping kids safe on the beach and in the ocean involves watching the waves, watching the kids, and having fun! Read more
the value of nature play
“A slide—you can only slide on it...but a stump can be a stump, a cookie, a dog’s house, a million things that kids develop into their own play.” This teacher’s research on the value of nature play gives numbers to her observations. Read more
the bicycle changed the world
Would you be surprised to know that the invention of the bicycle changed the world in many different and important ways? This thoughtful article believes the future of the bicycle looks bright. Read more
restore children's independent outdoor play
Children are designed, by nature, to play with other children independently of adults. Generally, the best place for them to play is outdoors. Dr. Peter Gray asks “how can we restore children’s independent outdoor play?” Read more
victims of bullying and their perpetrators
About a tenth of adolescents across the globe have been the victim of psychological or physical violence from their classmates. In a new study researchers show that victims of bullying and their perpetrators both suffer as a result of these attacks. Read more
101 playground games
Do your children struggle with knowing how and what to play? Are you worried that children don’t seem to know the games you used to play? Here’s a free resource with 101 playground games plus much more. Read more
International Mud Day
Did you know International Mud Day started as an international exchange of ideas, clothing and friendship back in 2010 and carries on today in early childhood programs across the world? Join in the mudlicious fun on June 29! Read more
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