Why climbing trees is better academic prep for kids than filling out worksheets Published: Oct 6, 2017 2:16 p.m. ET What if there were a better way to do early childhood education? Zuma PressAre kids better off running through the trees than being stuck inside a classroom all day? By…
Begone plastic and metal! Natural materials are the next big thing in playgrounds, in PDX and beyond. Close your eyes and think of your neighborhood playground. What comes to mind, most likely? Swings, a slide, the monkey bars, maybe a see-saw — beloved childhood staples, all. A birds-eye view of the Outdoor…
May 25, 2017 With summer right around the corner, now is a great time for caregivers to brush up on best practices to keep children safe from the potential dangers associated with rising temperatures. Among them – overheating. Due to their smaller body size, children are more susceptible to heat…
A couple of years ago, one of the original Fernie Kids was hit by a truck while she was in a crosswalk. She wasn’t injured, just shook up, but I don’t think it would have happened if she’d been wearing one of these. That being said, I think I’d be hard…
Play is more than just fun for babies and children. It’s how they learn best, and how they work out who they are, how the world works and where they fit into it. The importance of play Playing is one of the most important things you can do with your…