The Friday 5 for October 14th

14th October, 2011 - Posted by - 1 Comment

It’s that time again — time to get your play on! Check out this week’s Friday 5 — five great play and early childhood-related stories from around the web to help parents and educators stay informed. Read More

Design Star: Dry Creek Beds in a Preschool Playscape

12th October, 2011 - Posted by - 2 Comments

Check out how early childhood programs across the globe are adding a bit of nature to their playscapes! These dry creek beds are enough to inspire the children in all of us. Read More

The Friday 5 for October 7th

7th October, 2011 - Posted by - No Comments

It’s that time again — time to get your play on! Check out this week’s Friday 5 — five great play and early childhood-related stories from around the web to help parents and educators stay informed. Read More

The Friday 5 for September 30th

30th September, 2011 - Posted by - No Comments

It’s that time again — time to get your play on! Check out this week’s Friday 5 — five great play and early childhood-related stories from around the web to help parents and educators stay informed. Read More

ADHD? Take ‘em Outside!

21st September, 2011 - Posted by - 1 Comment

Have a child with ADHD? Learn how outdoor play in green spaces can help reduce symptoms, naturally. Read More

Learning Through Outdoor Play

14th September, 2011 - Posted by - 6 Comments

More than any worksheet or glittery art project that will ever hang on a refrigerator, the experiences of outdoor play and exploring nature will impact children in so many ways, and across every developmental domain. Read More

Media and Obesity: 10 Ways to Raise Healthy, Active Kids

7th September, 2011 - Posted by - 5 Comments

There’s no doubt that today’s media-heavy diet is contributing to the childhood obesity epidemic in our country and beyond. Check out these great tips to help reverse this alarming trend. Read More

Back to School Reminder: Dirt is Good!

1st September, 2011 - Posted by - 9 Comments

As the kids go back to school, us grownups need to remember the importance of play and time in nature. Read on for more good, dirty inspiration! Read More

Motorskill ABCs — Building Blocks for Healthy Development

24th August, 2011 - Posted by - 7 Comments

Learn about the three types of fundamental motorskills and why they are so important for a child’s healthy development. Read More

Creating Irresistible Outdoor Play Spaces: Sand

17th August, 2011 - Posted by - 5 Comments

The third part in our Creating Irresistible Outdoor Play Spaces series has us dipping our toes — and everything else — in the sand! Read More

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