intergenerational learning
Consistent interactions with senior citizens can be a valuable source of learning for preschool students. Here are some suggestions for setting up intergenerational learning opportunities for children. Read more
internet addiction
With kids spending more and more time on screens, parents worry that they are getting hooked. Is internet addiction real? Read more
experiment with play
Educators know that their students are much better engaged when they turn their teaching material into games or play. To get serious about games, teachers experiment with play in their classrooms. Read more
attachment parenting
Children need healthy attachment to their caregivers, but attachment parenting can make kids fragile and dependent on their parents. Read more
Basketball
The game of basketball is a team sport enjoyed both on the school playground and on indoor courts. The history of the game goes back to the early 1890s with peach baskets nailed to the lower rail of a gymnasium balcony.
mixed-age and unstructured play
Incorporating both mixed-age play and unstructured play into the school environment through the Let Grow Play Club creates a balanced and holistic approach to fostering children’s development. Read more
coveted 'it' gift
How does a toy become the coveted 'it' gift of the holiday season? The reasons certain toys get anointed each year may change, but one thing is certain: many kids across the world will be hoping for the gift of the moment. Read more
challenge of inclusive playgrounds
The challenge of inclusive playgrounds is to ensure that all children, regardless of ability, receive the stimulation and challenge they need equally. What should an inclusive playground offer? Read more
Forbes’ most powerful women
Barbie is the first-ever fictional character to be selected as one of Forbes’ most powerful women in the world, a list that otherwise includes 99 hardworking, flesh-and-blood founders, leaders and innovators. Read more
Adaptive skating
Public skateparks have come a long way in the last 25 years. Parks are being used by skateboarders, BMX riders, scooters, rollerbladers, roller skaters, and even wheelchairs. Adaptive skating focuses on ability, not disability. Read more
