more nature to young children
Experts and advocates of outdoor learning say there are ways to bring more nature to young children in a variety of early learning settings. Here are some suggestions. Read more
Self-Regulation
Self-regulation is the ability to control and manage one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions. For a child, good self-regulation can be demonstrated simply by raising his hand when asking a question in class or in a more complex way by controlling his feelings when angry or frustrated.
pool toys and games
Engaging pool toys encourage safe fun this summer. Check out these pool toys and games that will be a splash all summer long. Read more
community sports
Public spaces are so much more than a place available to the community — they’re where community happens. And they should allow opportunities for community sports for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Read more
inability to stop
The surgeon general has identified that young people report feeling bad about themselves and their relationships with others when they go online, but at the same time, they also report an inability to stop doing so. Read more
transform schoolyards
Through the Atlanta Community School Parks Initiative, partners will work with kids and communities to transform schoolyards into quality playspaces and outdoor learning environments. Read more
helping “opt-out” kids
Letting kids sit out of uncomfortable situations can lead to bigger problems. Here are suggestions for helping “opt-out” kids. Read more
700 doorstep playgrounds
How did mid-century Amsterdam build 700 doorstep playgrounds – and then forget about them? Dutch architect and playground designer Aldo van Eyck believed “an urban ingredient as vulnerable as playgrounds cannot survive without constant attention and special care.” Read more
Carl Theodor Sorensen
Carl Theodor Sorensen is considered one of the greatest landscape architects of the 20th century. He is best known for creating the first adventure playground along with schoolteacher Hans Dragehjelm in Emdrup, Denmark, in 1940.
social media challenges
Teenage brains are drawn to popular social media challenges – here’s how parents can get their kids to think twice. Read more
