International Day of Play 2024
Save the date – June 11 is the new annual International Day of Play. The U.N. General Assembly has formally adopted a resolution for this date to become synonymous with a celebration of ‘the power of play’. Read more
Summer learning
Summer learning can play a crucial role in helping kids recover learning lost during the summer. Here are researched suggestions on how school districts can capitalize on the crucial summer months and make learning more equitable? Read more
Playground Ideas
Marcus Veerman, an Australian teacher, arrived in Mae Sot, Thailand in 2008 to build classrooms. Instead he found the greatest need was to build playgrounds. Marcus founded the not-for-profit organization Playground Ideas (formerly, Go Play!) to design and build play spaces in developing countries by using local materials, labor, and community involvement.
total solar eclipse
STEM researchers at Purdue’s Center for Early Learning suggest three ways to make the total solar eclipse on April 8 a fun experience for young children and teach some important science along the way. Read more
mentally strong kids
Kindness, confidence, sense of responsibility, and resilience are the signs of mentally strong kids. These kids know what they want in life, have a sense of purpose, and understand how what they do can help others. Read more
autonomy-supportive parenting
Teens need two things -- some autonomy and some support. Put them together and you get autonomy-supportive parenting, trusting kids to figure more things out for themselves, while being there to help out, ask questions, and support their journey. Read more
intentional play environment
A recent study found that the inclusive and intentional play environment fostered by Playworks during recess at participating schools led to girls spending significantly more time engaged in vigorous physical activity compared to their counterparts in non-Playworks schools. Read more
cycle-friendly
For children and young people, cycling represents not just a means of getting from point A to point B, but a gateway to freedom, exploration, and independence. Some cities are working towards being cycle-friendly. Read more
RubIk’s Cube
The RubIk’s Cube was invented 50 years ago in 1974. Legend says the inventor made it to demonstrate a 3D solid for his students. He may have been influenced by these early brain teaser puzzles. Read more
Physical Education
Physical education is an educational process of learning to develop specific knowledge, skills, and understanding to promote physical competence. The basic aim of physical education is to set aside daily a portion of the school day devoted to large-muscle activities that increase movement skills, enhance physical fitness, and positively influence the cognitive and affective development of children.
