Play Is Disappearing From Kindergarten. It’s Hurting Kids.
Why playtime is critical for children in kindergarten
Why playtime is critical for children in kindergarten
Children have a right to play outdoors. Playing outside has a host of health and social benefits for kids
Children can learn math everywhere! How a playground can offer kids a great opportunity for math learning
Why kids benefit from playing outdoors
One-quarter of children who start school aren't developmentally ready. Play-based learning in the early years of school can help with the transition, as well as providing a host of other benefits.
Adjusting recess to make it more inclusive, organized, and full of fun and games has allowed this Chicago area school to boost student performances in the classroom
Are today's playgrounds too dull and lifeless for children?
How parents can help their children deal with the schoolyard bully
The kind of free play grown-ups had in previous generations is looked at with nostalgia in today’s era of adult-supervised activities. Children are missing out on the benefits of unstructured play
Risky play can help children build their sense of resilience. Here's a few tips for parents on how they can encourage their kids how to take risks appropriately