indoorsy person’s guide
Nature is for everyone. Here’s how to enjoy it, no matter where you live. Check out the indoorsy person’s guide to the great outdoors. Read more
learning by doing
A cultural anthropologist finds the study of indigenous children at play suggests that the value of play is much diminished when it is shaped and supervised by adults. Indigenous children’s learning by doing is vastly different from regimented school curriculums. Read more
attention spans
Students' smartphone use is impeding their attention spans. Teachers and parents can guide young people in maintaining – and regaining – focus throughout the school day by understanding these three myths about attention spans. Read more
Play and Child Development
Play and Child Development is designed primarily as a textbook for upper division students to guide understanding of how play ties directly to child development.
Boredom
Today’s kids are overscheduled and overstimulated. Downtime is important as well as allowing kids to be bored from time to time. Boredom is the crucible of creativity, imagination, and innovation. Read more
Nearsightedness
Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood. Here are some surprising conclusions from several recent research projects. Read more
tabletop games
It’s time to bring inside tabletop games to the outdoors. Here's some of the best tabletop games that will work just fine away from the living room. Read more
Take a brain break
Looking for a great way to increase student productivity, creativity, and well-being, both in the classroom and beyond? The answer may surprise you: Take a brain break! Check out these great resources. Read more
Nature prescriptions
Nature prescriptions (NRx), a practice gaining momentum in healthcare spaces, are backed by a growing body of scientific evidence. A doctor shares the resources and benefits he has seen in treating children at risk of or suffering from a multitude of physical and mental health challenges. Read more
school meals
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced major steps to promote the health of America's children through school meals. The updated nutrition standards for school meals includes less sugar, less sodium and greater flexibility with menu planning. Read more
