Articles related to "Unstructured Play"

Parents planning preschool playgroup meetings might be surprised that some of the most popular children's play activities aren't age appropriate for preschoolers.

Should recess be included in the school day? Many school systems say "no" as the pressure for academic excellence increases.

Is free-play a thing of the past for children? See what an AAP report reveals about the changing face of childhood routine.

Playing is one of baby's major ways of learning about him/herself and about the world. Give baby opportunities to play throughout the day, every day.

How many times has your child opened a bunch of new toys at Christmas or his birthday, only to be more interested in playing with the box they came in?

Based on a book the Secret Spaces of Childhood, this film studies how today's children play and warns they don't have enough opportunities for free, unstructured play.

A relaxing read to understand why the first seven years of your child's life should be the funnest for you! Play with your child to stimulate growth and development!

Summer is a great time for children to get the imaginative play they need to to develop properly -- physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally.

Parents, educators and caregivers are feeling the pressure to groom academically superior, athletically talented super children by society and legislation.

Richard Louv's updated 'Last Child in the Woods' teaches parents how to reconnect children and nature and save generations from nature-deficit disorder.

Drive through suburban neighborhoods and you may notice a distinct lack of children playing outdoors. Find ways to encourage your children to play outside.

Tips include modeling positive interactions for children, coordinating schedules, respecting other ways of parenting, and not planning too many activities for cousins.

Doggy Daycare can be an excellent alternative to kenneling a dog all day, or having a dog walking service take them out.

Helping kids develop the habits of mind that they will need for future learning activities.

Here it is again. The start of a new year, and - if you can stick with your resolutions this time - a new you. This year, give yourself a break.

New studies on recess show that children actually receive great benefits from a little playtime every day.

The book Last Child in the Woods makes the argument that children and nature are and must be connected. Nature is important for the development of young people.