Play Club
The first rule of Play Club is you can’t hurt anyone. That’s actually the only rule. Read more
most valuable educational resource
Dr. Peter Gray asserts that the most valuable educational resource for kids is kids. The most crucial lessons of life are learned through observing, playing with, talking with, arguing with, and working with other kids. Read more
Expressing gratitude
Expressing gratitude is a skill all children need to learn. Here are 5 helpful ways to teach your child to be grateful. Read more
educate and entertain
These expert- and parent-loved YouTube channels for kids in kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school will both educate and entertain for hours on end. Read more
Etch A Sketch
Manufactured by the Ohio Art Company, the Etch A Sketch is a mechanical drawing toy that has been a popular classic toy for over 50 years. The invention of the Etch A Sketch is traced to an electrician in France by the name of Andre Cassagnes.
Eliminating recess time
Eliminating recess time to add more instruction time is counterproductive. If we don't give their brains a chance to reset, they aren't going to be able to process new information. Read more
inflation-proof toys
Hot Wheels are one of the most inflation-proof toys in American history. The price of the beloved toy has managed to hover around $1 — for more than 50 years. Read more
cyberbullying
The online world is messy. No matter what age your child is, it is hard to protect them from some of the ugliness that lingers on social media. Here’s how to talk to your child about cyberbullying. Read more
greening K-12 education
There’s a lot of new federal money for greening K-12 education. This is how schools could use it. Read more
read to your child
Why is it important to read to your child? The benefits go far beyond literacy. Read more
