Playwork is a practice – an art – in space and time. The role of the community and culture surrounding both the child and the playworker needs to be at the forefront of discussions regarding the future of the practice now more than ever before. Read more
One of the simplest and least expensive ways to boost the fun and creativity in your outdoor space is to add “loose parts” for play. Check out this great Outdoor Parts List. Read more
The 2023 State of Pickleball: Participation & Infrastructure Report highlights the investment needed to keep up with pickleball’s meteoric rise, leveraging data never available before. A $900 million investment is needed in court infrastructure to keep up with demand. Read more
School leaders at Paramount Schools say using data and having students do all their work in class instead of at home is a big reason their schools score well with students of color and those with economic challenges. Read more
Parks and recreation agencies want to ensure that people with disabilities can participate in disability-specific sporting and recreational activities. Here are some tips and best practices on adaptive programming. Read more
When kids are given freedom to pursue what interests them – versus what society marks as important – it allows them to assert their uniqueness. This reinforces the idea that they matter just for who they are. Read more
With the start of a new school year comes the inevitable battle to get kids back into a healthy bedtime routine. A pediatric sleep expert explains how critical sleep is to kids’ mental health. Read more
By depriving children of opportunities to play on their own, away from direct adult supervision and control, we are depriving them of opportunities to learn how to take control of their own lives. Read more
