Resources

Shira B Kulok lays out the key roles that a teacher should fill, when implementing an emergent curriculum approach.

In this article Angela Hanscom argues that the outdoor environment is the perfect place for children to self-regulate, develop and calm their senses.

In this article Victoria Hackett presents an innovative approach to designing an outdoor classroom, incorporating various gardens that facilitate active, creative, and meaningful learning through play.

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.

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.