intended to teach lessons
The board game Monopoly was designed 100 years ago to teach the dangers of capitalism. Similarly, Chutes and Ladders, Pitt, and other vintage games originally intended to teach lessons that related to their times. Read more
Autistic or has autism
Autistic or has autism? High functioning or low functioning? On the spectrum? Words matter. Here is help for navigating the way to use language around autism. Read more
Parents with kids on the Autism Spectrum
Parents with kids on the Autism Spectrum are tired for hearing these 16 types of “harmful” comments. Educate yourself to be more understanding. Read more
Erase Meanness
In addition to promoting kindness in this school, they also implemented a curriculum to Erase Meanness as a fresh approach. The program’s central question for the students is “How do you want to be remembered?” Read more
22 multi-platform television shows
Mattel is launching a slate of 22 multi-platform television shows. The series will be a mix of animated and live-action, based on the toy company’s storied brands and franchises. Read more
allowing students to tinker
A veteran elementary school science teacher makes the case for allowing students to tinker – to explore, daydream, imagine, play and build without an outcome or even a product in mind—a place free from failure. Read more
making things too safe for children
The problem with making things too safe for children is it can starve them of the very experiences that best help them learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. Read more
semi-structured block play
A study has found that semi-structured block play can help preschoolers build math skills and boost complex thinking. Read more
an isolating experience
For children with autism, the playground can be an isolating experience. A research team found that children with autism communicate with peers and participate in activities more often than people might presume. Read more
Every Kid Outdoors Act
Congress just passed the most important public lands bill in a decade. The Every Kid Outdoors Act (formerly Every Kid in a Park) is also renewed. Read more
