Should Children Be Listening with Their Whole Bodies?
Sometimes, sitting here in my office, I can be a little behind the curve. For…
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Is Free Play the Only Meaningful Play?
Last summer I attended a virtual summit in which Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, a champion for young…
We Wouldn’t Put a Toddler on a Tightrope
This is a variation on my “earlier-is-not-better” theme. If you’ve been following my work –…
The World Is Upside Down
Rusty Keeler, author of Adventures in Risky Play, is the guest author of this blog post.…
What If We Took Control of Our 2021?
All over social media – and beyond – people are breathlessly counting down the days…
Does Virtual Learning Mean We Have No Control Over Screen Use?
The debate over screen use for children has been around since screen use for children…
Should We Be Worried About Learning Loss in Early Childhood?
“Instructional time” has long been a phrase that sets my teeth on edge, used as…
It’s Wrong to Force Four and Five Year Olds to Read! Focus on Speaking and Listening Instead!
The four components of the language arts are listening, speaking, reading, and writing. I’ve long…
Dear Santa: Here’s What I Want for Children
At this time of year, our thoughts turn to wish lists and goals. So, with…