creating outdoor play spaces
The mix of nature and permanent exploratory areas is critical in creating outdoor play spaces that supply visual interest, repeat visits, and sustained play. Read more
Hanging out
Teens are dating less, playing fewer youth sports, spending less time with their friends, and making fewer friends to begin with. They have more leisure time than they used to. They just choose to spend it on their phones. Hanging out is no longer the norm. Read more
Sensory Development
The interaction of the mind and the body comes through the experiences of the senses. Countless amounts of sensory information enter the brain all the time from not only the eyes and ears, but also from every area of the body. The brain organizes and integrates all of these sensations to help the person function normally.
flag football
With the public’s concerns about brain injuries on the rise, many parents are opting for flag football instead of tackle for their kids. Could flag football one day leapfrog tackle football in popularity? Read more
transformative power of nature
Reconnecting children and nature may be the last cause in America that transcends political, religious, racial, and professional barriers. Richard Louv champions the transformative power of nature on children and society. Read more
overscheduling kids’ lives
A new study suggests that overscheduling kids’ lives causes depression and anxiety. Homework and scheduled activities are eating away at time for sleep and socializing, which are also important. Read more
after school snacks
Not sure what you should feed your kids before their practice or game? Homemade kid-friendly after school snacks can be simple, cheap, fast, and nutritious. Here’s how. Read more
education and democracy
John Dewey’s vision for education and democracy still resonates today. Revisit Dewey’s philosophy about the value of field trips, classroom experiments, music instruction and children playing together on playgrounds. Read more
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities make up 15% of U.S. public school students, which is about 7.3 million K-12th graders. They are often left on the sidelines when it comes to school sports. Read more
playful assessment
Drawing on video games, educators are experiencing an unlikely idea: playful assessment. Researchers hope games on popular platforms like Roblox can offer a cure for tests students find ‘super boring.’ Read more
