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Article
Seeing is Believing: Visible Thought in Dramatic Play
Much of what is absolutely essential about play is initially invisible to the eye of the casual observer. With just the right perspective, the deep thought that accompanies children’s play can become visible and, once evident, celebrated…
teacher helping a child balance on a log
Article
Laying the Groundwork for Life:
Time in nature should not be seen as just a luxury; it is an important platform for learning and development.
A child swinging from a bar
Article
Myth: Children Learn by Sitting
Why do children fidget so much when sitting? Rae Pica argues that children are naturally inclined to move and need to do so for proper learning and development.
children playing with water
Article
Playing in the Gutters
Traditionally the sand area has provided opportunities for manipulation, construction, and discovery as children experiment with pouring, digging, and mixing sand with water. What happens when you add rain gutters?
Article
Is Free Play the Only Meaningful Play?
Yes, children learn much from free play. But might they not learn additional skills if we sometimes guide their play? And aren’t those additional skills meaningful, too?
children playing outside
Article
The Power of Play
Teachers must model appropriate play practices in their classrooms, but what if the teachers themselves don't understand the importance of play to childhood? As a professor of early childhood education, Dr. Moore, shares her commitment to…
children in a train made of crates
Video
Outlast Play
Glimpse the unparalleled play value offered by Outlast products. 2 1/2 min.
two boys in a wooden toy car
Article
The Return of Play
After decades of steadily declining free play, play is on the rise again. How can you be a part of its resurgence?
boy on a climbing frame
Article
Play it Forward:
We often hear the phrase “back to basics”. Perhaps we need to reframe that conversation. In the early childhood field we must think about “TOWARDS the basics and BEYOND!”
children playing outside
Article
Play: Priceless
Our society needs to consider play as having pedagogical value. Educators need to provide children with more free-play opportunities and educators need to educate parents on the importance of play.
child playing with a toy train
Article
Hands at Play
Children learn fine motor skills best by participating in play and daily life activities that allow them to work at their level. The whole preschool environment - teachers, peers, and learning spaces - has a considerable impact on a young…
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Literature
The Wisdom of Play
A collection of articles from prominent educators promoting the value of play