Play in Early Childhood: The Role of Play in Any Setting
Just released from the Developing Child at Harvard University a great resource and video on why play is so important. Check it out through this link
Continue ReadingGreat News from Illinois – Recess Bill Passed
MEDIA ALERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2021 ILLINOIS PASSES LANDMARK RECESS BILL PROTECTING KIDS’ RIGHT TO PLAY Illinois Families for Public Schools’ Advocacy Succeeds with One of Strongest Bills in U.S. SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – Illinois students in grades K-5 may have 30 protected minutes of recess starting this fall thanks to the hard…
Continue ReadingOklahoma Passes the Play to Learn Act Signed into Law
If interested in having a zoom conference call to discuss how your state can advocate for a similar bill, email Deb at ipausa2019user@gmail.com In the subject line, put HB 1569 In a press release by Representative Jacob Rosecrants from Oklahoma, the following announcement was made. Congratulations Oklahoma on making play a part of each child’s…
Continue ReadingLess Screen, More Green: Outdoor Safety Tips for Kids
Click on this link to download this useful resource for playing outside and limiting use of screens. https://www.safety.com/family/outdoor-safety-tips-for-kids/
Continue ReadingThe 2021 Spring Quarterly PlayBlast is now available in the Members Only section
The IPA USA Quarterly PlayBlast is a membership communication filled with the happenings and plans of IPA USA. I am attaching the Fall 2020 Quarterly PlayBlast so you can see what you might be missing. Play Blast Fall 2020 (1)
Continue ReadingGuide to screen addictions and responsible digital use
The Covid 19 has presented numerous challenges for children’s development, cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. A major concern during the pandemic has been the overuse of technology, whether it was the need for virtual school experiences or an outlet for boredom when going outside or playing with friends was not feasible or safe. A study…
Continue ReadingChildren should be having fun with friends, instead of extra lessons to catch them up, say experts in the United Kingdom. Please listen U.S.
“ Experts in child development are calling on the government to support a “summer of play” to help pupils in England recover from the stress of lockdown and a year of Covid upheaval. Call for ‘summer of play’ to help English pupils recover from Covid-19 stress Exclusive: children should be having fun with friends instead of…
Continue ReadingPlayground or panopticon?
This article in this link discusses the importance of playground design. Playground design reflects the workforce we hope to create. You can find this article at this link Playground or panopticon?
Continue ReadingAfter 100 Years of the Same Teaching Model It’s Time to Throw Out the Playbook
Click on this article to see why the Industrial Model of Education is not the appropriate model for the 21st Century. After 100 Years of the Same Teaching Model It’s Time to Throw Out the Playbook
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