Pandemic aid for schools is ending soon and many after-school programs may go with it. Many policymakers will not likely step in with funding unless they feel a sense of urgency from their communities — and that probably won’t happen until the programs go away. Read more
The pandemic sparked an absenteeism crisis that U.S. schools are still battling. One school district is seeing success with kindergarteners by trying to make sure their youngest learners want to come to school. Read more
In this in-depth interview with Dr. Peter Gray, he praises unsupervised play time and questions the concerns about screen time and social media. He describes changes in play as well as school issues throughout the decades. Read more
While not all kids go to overnight camp, those who do get something increasingly rare: A swath of time away from familiar food, friends, phones — and parents! Of course that means they’re going to change. Read more
The Children & Nature Network awarded Jason Stout the 2024 Richard Louv Prize for his passionate dedication to expanding opportunities for children and families to grieve, heal and learn in nature. Read more
There are four major developmental domains: physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional. As children grow, they develop skills in all areas. They are clearly described here. Read more
The first universally-recognized International Day of Play – taking place on 11 June – will be a celebration of ‘the power of play’ – but also a time for some critical thinking about the future of play access and provision. Read more
June 29 is International Mud Day! Join others around the globe in a day of splashing, rolling, squishing, sliding, making mud pies, and more! Read more
