The Brain Benefits of Free Play
A growing body of research is piling up that begs us to question the firm line we’ve drawn between the playground and the classroom.
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Ten Ways to Make Space for Free Play
We’ve written plenty of posts about the importance of imaginative play for children’s brain development. Far from being a waste of time, kids need free play to thrive. Summer is here and the outdoors is begging kids to get outside and play, play, play! Here are some tips for encouraging free play: Get down on… Read More →
Free Play Builds Brains
A Lesson From Caine's Arcade
If you haven’t seen the Caine’s Arcade video, you should watch it immediately. In fact, here it is: The magic of this video is that transports us into the vibrant world of childhood imagination. Caine’s imagination manifests in an elaborate handmade arcade (his tools: cardboard, tape, scissors, and markers). Watching Caine at work reminds me… Read More →