a post in February 2019 piqued my interest. It was the above image of the microbial handprint of Tasha Sturm's own 8-year-old child after he had been playing outside... ...outdoor and messy play is important not just for children's development, but health as well.
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play:groundNYC – free play in New York, an embodiment of exploratory learning
I might be in the UK, but became aware of play:groundNYC, an adventure playground on Governors Island, New York, through an article in The Atlantic, (oh the advantages of the internet :-)) which promoted me to investigate further. This was a place after my own heart about children and...
EtonX Soft Skills Course Beta – Assertiveness and Active Listening
If you have children aged 14-18 or know of anybody with children this age who might benefit from a soft skills course including assertiveness and active listening. There’s a short online pilot course that has been developed by Nicholas Peachey and being tested, and currently free. Sign up now...
Children need to play, it is not a luxury.
“Children need the freedom and the time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” (Kay Redfield Jamison). Came across this great quote by Kay Redfield Jamison and felt it was one worth sharing. by