Unstructured play is a vital part of childhood that allows your child to explore and learn without strict rules or adult direction. It creates opportunities for imagination and discovery in a natural, ...

They are not only having fun, but also growing and learning. In a time when screens dominate children's attention, I couldn't be happier that my kids have found a different way to spend their days — ...

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As a kid, I spent a lot of time playing outside. I grew up in a rural area where there was no lack of creeks, forests, canyons, and other places to explore during play. There often wasn’t a purpose to ...

In the previous edition of Goal Posts, I wrote about the absence of informal, unstructured play in today’s culture. There is certainly a place for organized sports in society, as coaches, camps, and ...

The idea behind learning through play is to give children the freedom to explore, imagine, and discover at their own pace.

Spending time in natural environments fosters curiosity and a connection to the planet, which in turn, inspires a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship. Unstructured outdoor play, once a ...

I write in response to the article, “Should Schools Lock Up Kids’ Cellphones?” As a teacher who sees firsthand the harmful impact of cellphones, I applaud the bipartisan committee who voted to ...