Resources

Sara Ruiz, a toddler teacher with two decades of experience, shares her wisdom on the importance of allowing children ample time, carefully curating play environments, and embracing the benefits of outdoor play.

How does block play help children in our overstimulated, hurried world, foster strong social-emotional development? Todd Erickson explains how block play offers opportunities for children to improve focus, resilience, and perspective…

Try this seasonal craft project, a perfect gift to bring home to display photos!

How does outdoor play support child development? Elizabeth Marcello explains how a well-considered outdoor play space supports this and provides important tips on how directors and teachers can achieve their goals.

Real play means taking risks. As educators we have the responsibility not only to understand the inevitability of risk, but to know the importance of providing adventuresome opportunities for children. In this article Joan Almon…

Excerpts from Paley's well-known book.

A playful letter that powerfully describes the learning that happens in a play-based classroom.

With pressure from many sources, it takes courage and effort to promote play as an intentional intervention for children with special needs.