Play in the Mud…It’s GOOD for you!
Whether you think mud is gross or glorious, you may be surprised to learn that playing in mud...
Articles + Resources
Brain Images, Screen Time and Moody, Impulsive Behavior
Jacqueline at Deep Roots at Home writes, "We now know that smartphones, iPads, and Xboxes are a form...
Outdoor Classroom Day + Resources!
Mark your calendars for 17 May and 1 November, 2018! Outdoor Classroom Day is a global campaign to...
“Learners are made, not born.”
Check out the recent Harvard Business Review article by Ulrich Boser Learning Is a Learned Behavior. Here’s How...
Nurturing an Inclusive Learning Culture through Universal Design for Learning
What does it really mean to use a UDL lens? This series by Kathy McClaskey explores how Universal...
We Can Play!
We Can Play: A guide to Inclusive and Accessible Play is an old (2003) project I worked on...
Risk in Rwandan Schools: Lessons to learn
After his recent visit to Rwanda, my friend, mentor and colleague Jerry Parr, of Willow Tree Early Education...
EdTech Magazine’s 7 Tips for Redesigning Your Learning Space
"Revitalizing the classroom is about more than just technology." This brief article from a K-12 education technology blog elaborates on each of these seven tips: 1. Involve Students in the Design Process 2. Think About Student Experiences, Not Furniture 3. Avoid Groupthink by Focusing Solely on Your Space 4. Make Removing the Front of the Classroom a Priority 5. Understand the Meaning of Space Vocabulary: Flexible, Agile, Intentional,...
The IRIS Center: Research-based resources for educators
"The IRIS Center is a national center dedicated to improving education outcomes for all children, especially those with...
Make your plans for International School Grounds Month!
In May each year, the International School Grounds Alliance calls on schools around the globe to take their...