Nature-based early education
Nature-based early education is on the rise in the U.S. While in an outdoor environment, emphasis is placed on fostering curiosity and self-confidence. Read more
Play triggers
Jay Beckwith explores play triggers and how they influence brain development in young children with a clear, understandable description of how the brain develops. Read more
Trust for Public Land’s 2018 report
The Trust for Public Land’s 2018 report shows more spending on urban parks as well as increased offerings of splash pads, community gardens, and pickleball. Very interesting facts – how do your city’s parks measure up? Read more
Worldwide Day of Play
The Worldwide Day of Play is coming September 29, 2018. Nickelodeon is working with some great organizations to promote play, and their Playbook offers a planning guide for grassroots events you might like to promote locally. Read more
LEGO® Play Well Report
Playing together makes families happier, closer and less stressed. The LEGO® Play Well Report surveyed nearly 13,000 parents and children in nine countries to understand the state of play today. Read more
American Academy of Pediatrics
A new policy report released by the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests doctors should encourage playful learning for young children and backs it up with insightful information about the many benefits of play in childhood development. Read more
Quality afterschool program
Do you need help in finding a quality afterschool program for your child? The Afterschool Alliance has great resources available to help in the search. Read more
Planning for new playgrounds
When planning for new playgrounds, Tim Gill suggests, “Stop setting your bar at the level of the most anxious parent. If you do that, you’re guaranteed to produce boring and dull playgrounds.” Read more
Tulsa's Gathering Place park
Part Lewis Carroll, part Brothers Grimm, this playground nestled within 66 acres of Tulsa’s Gathering Place park is part of the hope to bring families together and help mend the city’s legacy of segregation. Read more
Action Figures
Called action figures rather than dolls, these doll-like toys are targeted for boys. The action figures are traditionally created from comic book characters, movie characters, and real life heroes whose stories can be acted out as children play with them.
