In elementary classrooms, demand grows for play-based learning. Play supporters point to improved literacy, fewer achievement gaps, and better motor skills for students. Read more
Play is crucial for middle schoolers, too. Adolescents need unstructured time to build connections with other students and learn how to recover after failure. Read more
Feeling nostalgic? From Raggedy Ann to Barbie to Cabbage Patch Kids, these mass-produced playthings have delighted millions of children worldwide. Read more
The Toy Association recently unveiled its “Holiday 2022 STEAM Toy Guide,” which includes 30 officially accredited STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) toys. Read more
Take the stress out of holiday gatherings. Here are some tips for helping your kids be at their best and have fun, too. Read more
Trying to make outdoor play more fun for your kiddos? Sometimes simple is best. Here are 11 simple outdoor game ideas. Read more
Adults are spending big on toys and stuffed animals for themselves. “Toy companies began to say, ‘We’re not in the kids business. We’re in the play business. And anyone can play.’” Read more
It shouldn’t be seen as a choice between play or academics; play should be academics for preschoolers. But what does that look like? Read more
