Early Childhood Teachers, parents, professors…join us Saturday December 5 9:00-10:30am PT (10-11:30 MT, 11-12:30 CT, 12-1:30 ET) for virtual Play Experience #4. I am thrilled to join with Dr. Walter F. Drew, and special guests Cindy Hoisington and Peggy Ashbrook as we explore the intersection of play and STEM. Link to Flyer: https://bit.ly/PlayExperience4Flyer
Continue ReadingThis just came across my email and I thought you might enjoy it. Here is an article on what Adventure Playgrounds are and how you can go about creating one in your own neighborhood. If you want to learn more about Adventure Playgrounds, be sure to watch the Porch Play Chat by our very own…
Continue ReadingLisa Latimer and I were recently interviewed by Michael Niehoff for an article on the importance of Play. You can find the article here. It might be helpful in your advocacy efforts. Play, Play-Based Learning Important Now More Than Ever
Continue ReadingJoin IPA World and IPA India for a 6 week series of virtual sessions on topics related to Making Cities Child Friendly in a Post Pandemic World. See the great line up of world wide experts by reviewing the attachment in this post or by visiting https://www.ipa2020jaipur.org/register-for-webinar/ Play-Public-Place-Final-poster-w-link
Continue ReadingExchange EveryDay had a great spotlight on Rusty Keeler’s new book, Adventures in Risky Play: What is Your Yes. See below for some great tips on conducting a Risk-Benefit Analysis Risk-Benefit Analysis Tips September 22, 2020 – Exchange EveryDay It is more important to pave the way for a child to want to know…
Continue ReadingThe International Play Association has just published the Play in Crisis for Educators and Carers. This resource demonstrates how important play is in children’s’ lives and provides strategies for how to infuse play throughout the child’s day and tips for responding to children’s play. You can find the resource at https://ipaworld.org/resources/for-parents-and-carers-play-in-crisis/#:~:text=There%20is%20a%20heightened%20need,for%20Parents%20and%20Carers%20resources.&text= During%20times%20of%20crisis%2C%20play,sense%20of%20normality%20and%20joy. Additionally, in…
Continue ReadingIn an article released on August 25th in the Philadelphia Inquirer, doctors shared tips for making decisions around school. The link to the article is here. https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-school-year-tips-virtual-learning-chop-20200825.html Toward the end of the article, the doctors discussed the importance of a establishing a consistent routine and ensuring kids have frequent breaks throughout the day. IPA USA…
Continue ReadingToday on Exchange Everyday, they talked about the importance of play as a way to handle the stress of life and to work through experiences. These comments are important for both children and adults. You can sign up for Exchange Everyday at https://www.childcareexchange.com/eed/ Here was today’s, August 27th post. Power of Play to Help Children…
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