history of the jungle gym
The jungle gym just turned 100 years old. The history of the jungle gym, and its sibling the monkey bars, is full of weird and delightful twists and subplots. Read more
child care infrastructure
A valuable blueprint for establishing a more comprehensive and accessible child care infrastructure for all American families could be modeled after the system serving military families. Read more
quitting youth sports
Kids are quitting youth sports in droves. Some of the troubling factors driving the rapid decline in teenage sports participation include body image issues, social media, gender biases, and coaching styles. Read more
being in flow
Parents and teachers can cultivate curiosity to propel kids toward their goals. They can become so fully absorbed in pursuing a goal that they don’t need any self-discipline to stay the course. This is called being in flow. Read more
Empathy
Empathy is an emotion that can be defined as knowing what another is feeling, feeling what another is feeling, and responding compassionately to another's distress. Prosocial behaviors, such as helping, sharing, and comforting others illustrate the development of empathy.
calculation station
From days of school to number of teeth lost, the calculation station teaches students how to recognize the relevance of math in their everyday lives. Read more
opportunities for free play
Children's opportunities for free play have steadily decreased due to factors such as increased television viewing and indoor time, a greater focus on adult-led after-school activities and a growing concern about unsupervised outdoor play. Read more
outdoor scavenger hunt
Looking for a fun nature-inspired activity? Consider hosting an outdoor scavenger hunt for kids, which provides the perfect excuse to explore the neighborhood or a local park. Read more
kids need more downtime
In order to avoid becoming overwhelmed to the point that they’re more likely to engage in risky behavior, experience mental health challenges, and struggle academically, kids need more downtime. Specifically, they need playtime, downtime, and family time. Read more
Career Pathways Program
With funding help from the Department of Labor, Save the Children started the Career Pathways Program in 2020 to help build the child care and early education workforce in rural areas of the country. Read more
