Last night we were at a neighborhood bar-b-que and the children were running around enjoying being outdoors without adult intervention. As we were watching the joy of these children, maybe even … [Read more...]
Play: Key to College Success
The other day my cat was stuck in a tree. He had no idea how to get out. How does that happen? He didn’t get to play in trees when he was a kitten. We lived in coyote country. Not just a few howls at … [Read more...]
Do we need Worldwide Day of Play?
“Will you PUULLEEZZE go outside and play?” Words I remember from my childhood. Not because I was sitting in front of a video device too long, but because I was probably playing and running throughout … [Read more...]
Let your child lead
Three-year-old Rosie brought a handful of rocks from the driveway in the house. She carefully placed these ordinary pieces of gravel on the bookshelf. This was the beginning of her rock … [Read more...]
Global School Play Day?
Global School Play Day. Hmm. My first thought was "That's a good idea. Children need more time to play at school or anywhere for that matter." Then on second thought, "What? We need a special day to … [Read more...]
Fairy May
Tooth fairy school? Failing tooth fairy school? Who would have thought it could happen? But it seem to be for Fairy May, the title character for Jo Linsdell’s latest children’s book. Poor Fairy May … [Read more...]