The Friday 5 for October 7th

7th October, 2011 - Posted by - No 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 National Gardening Association announced its Youth Garden Grants for 2012.
Communities at play: Check out this great story on Baltimore’s Ultimate Block Party that took place on Sunday.
Today’s Parent asks an interesting question with their article, Do parents need to be taught how to play?
Let’s get visual! Dwell gives us a great slideshow on creating a natural playscape.
And speaking of natural playscapes, check out this PDF guide full of ideas.

I think that should keep everyone busy for awhile! And remember, play is meant to be messy and adventurous. :-)

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…