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
Croquet
The game of Croquet is played by hitting a ball through a series of wire hoops with a mallet. As a fun backyard activity for children and adults alike, this game has been popular in the United States since its introduction in the mid-1800s.
federal funds for child care
Thanks to federal funds for child care providers, many child care providers claiming such funds kept their doors open at a time when financially they could not break even. But the funds ran out in September 2023. Now what? Read more
longer recess times
This all started as a class project. They had to research something that would help their school grow, and they chose longer recess times. The 3rd grade Recess Rangers shared their findings with their local school board. Read more
new outdoor facility
A new outdoor facility will include a 25-yard, eight-lane lap pool with a movable ninja course on top, a large plunge pool with artificial cliffs, a shallow area for water basketball and volleyball, a zero-depth entry pool with spray grounds, water slides, a small lazy river, and a current channel. Read more
