The Friday 5 for May 13th

13th May, 2011 - Posted by - 2 Comments

Friday Five –> Pronunciation:Fri•day ’fiv –> Function: Noun

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:

The Wall Street Journal reported on an interesting study – Anti-Obesity Program Works Best in Youngest Kids.
Ready to shake up your old playground? Playground designers and park managers are too!
We couldn’t agree more — Healthy Kids are Confident Kids!
Playing with water is one of the greatest joys of childhood! 60 Second Parent has some great ideas and tips for some wet, wonderful fun.
Wow — talk about constructive play and learning across multiple domains! Check out this pentagon den. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, PLAY cannot be undervalued for children (um, or adults!).

I think that should keep everyone busy for awhile!

Did anything catch your eye this week? We would love to know about it — so please share it in the comments section.

Don’t forget to get outside and play this weekend. It’s good for the mind, body and spirit!

Play on! ~ Bethe

Blogger Bio: 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…