before the school bell rings
Making the most of what remains of summer is an essential but underrated part of getting ready for the school year. Here are 24 awesomely fun things to try, do, see, and enjoy before the school bell rings. Read more
robotics education program
LEGO just got a $2 million contract from the Department of Defense for its robotics education program. The Department of Defense is to continue LEGO’s initiatives in helping K-12 students learn more about robotics and coding through hands-on experience. Read more
ADHD parenting
These five C's of ADHD parenting—self-control, compassion, collaboration, consistency, and celebration—provide a comprehensive guide for nurturing success in a child's life. Read more
largest city park
A former California military base is being transformed into one of the largest city parks in the U.S. Read more
Directional Awareness
Directional awareness is one of many perceptual motor skills that children learn as they become mobile. Motor skills are combined with perceptual, sensory skills, such as visual, auditory, and tactile abilities, to develop increasingly complex behaviors.
happiest on earth
Why are Dutch children seen as the happiest on earth? A lack of pressure and an emphasis on independence are among the key factors that make kids in the Netherlands so happy. Read more
electronic games and life-size board games
The Strong National Museum of Play—one of the country’s largest museums devoted to the history and exploration of play—has expanded its space 90,000 sq.ft. to celebrate electronic games and life-size board games. Read more
play sanctuary
Children need a play sanctuary — a time and place where kids of all ages are guaranteed a chance to just play. Here’s how to create a “child-life sanctuary” full of play. Read more
child with a phone
When's the right time to start your child with a phone? Is 12 too young? Here's what a professional screen time consultant tells parents about the risks kids face online. Read more
playful learning
Students learn best, both in terms of academic content mastery and their educational experiences in the classroom, when they can be active and engaged in learning that is meaningful, socially interactive, iterative, and joyful - playful learning. Read more
