Safe Sport Act
The Safe Sport Act expands existing mandated youth abuse reporting laws and requires abuse awareness training for youth sports organizations. This Q&A helps sports organizations know how it applies to them. Read more
Dramatic Play
Dramatic play is a form of symbolic play where a child pretends to take on a role of someone else, imitating actions and speech from earlier observed situations. The elements of reality and make-believe are involved as children imitate real-life people and situations they have experienced.
Maria Montessori’s method
Maria Montessori’s method was meant for the public, but it became for the privileged. This look at Montessori sheds light on many not well known facts. Read more
workout videos featuring superhero characters
A personal trainer has created dozens of free high quality, kid-friendly workout videos featuring superhero characters that are used in PE classes and at home. Kids are instantly transported into the hero’s world. Read more
casual sport and fitness-focused activities
A national high school student survey identified strong interest in more casual sport and fitness-focused activities, including strength training, biking, skateboarding, yoga, dance and climbing. The traditional sports model needs to be updated. Read more
benefits of risky play
Seesaw are out; saws are in. Tools, old cars and even prickly bushes are being introduced to adventure playgrounds, amid research highlighting the benefits of risky play. Read more
pandemic recovery funds
U.S. schools are on track to spend more than $1.5 billion of their federal pandemic recovery funds on after-school programs. How effective are they? Read more
Richard Louv Prize for Innovation in Nature Connection
The Richard Louv Prize for Innovation in Nature Connection recognizes innovative strategies for creating regular access to the benefits of nature everywhere children live, learn and play. Read more
Pickleball
Pickleball is a sport played on a court that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. The rules of the game have been designed to not include fast serves or spiked volleys so players of all ages and abilities can play together.
the healthiest foods
A recent study found that schools typically provide the healthiest foods that children eat all day. Making school meals free for everyone improves attendance and decreases the risk of food insecurity. Read more
