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The Friday 5 for February 25th

25th February, 2011 - Posted by - 1 Comment

Definition: Sampling of articles and blog posts that caught our eye that will be of interest to Head Start, parent and early childhood education communities.

This week’s Friday 5:

1. The Chronicle of Higher Education makes The Case for Play.
2. Need inspiration to enhance your play space or center grounds? Asphalt to Ecosystems: An Interview with Sharon Dank should do the trick!
3. Speaking on inspiration, I love this video from my friend, author Marghanita Hughes who is encouraging us all to join the Let’s Go Outside Revolution!
4. In health news, a fascinating read on the positive benefits of germs on asthma: Farm living could arm kids against asthma.
5. Great post! 9 Tips for Getting Families Outside Year-Round from @activekidsclub.

That should keep you busy for a bit.

Don’t let today pass you by — get out there and PLAY!

Play on! ~ Bethe

Bethe Almeras, MS, is the HSBS Education & Outreach Director. A long time educator and play advocate, she is passionate about outdoor play and connecting children with nature. In her free time Bethe writes a blog, The Grass Stain Guru, and can often be found playing outside. She is particularly fond of squirrels. And turtles. And sandpipers. And…

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