For Your Binder

Read more about the growing movement to reconnect children & nature and how to battle nature deficit disorder. The future of children in nature has profound implications not only for the conservation of land but also for the direction of the environmental movement. # outside # nature # play

What children do physically in the first few years of life plays a major part in how well they will develop all other abilities, including reading, writing, mathematics and creativity. # movement # DAP # parenting # teaching # learning 

Some claim we are in the middle of an ADHD epidemic.... do the kids need more drugs? Or more recess? # recess # play # teaching # learning # outside # movement

Developmental readiness for writing starts with large motor movement and play!  Not worksh*ts and pencils!  You can supplement your gross motor play with the following appropriate fine motor ones! # play # DAP # teaching # learning # movement # writing 

A short article with 10 different ways to build a child's fine and small motor skills! # DAP # play # movement # writing # teaching # learning 

In the United States, we’ve decided that increasing academic demands on young children is a good thing. What we haven’t considered, are the potential negative effects. # DAP # movement # teaching # learning # pushdown

This is a bit lengthy and quite dated.  Of Note: there is no publication date provided, but it references stats from the 1990s so while I wouldn't advise quoting the numbers, the general overarching premise is timely: the wildest colts make the best horses.  Are we medicating to truly assist? Or to increase compliance within a broken system?  # teaching # learning # DAP # movement

Sometimes it takes teachers AND parents to bring educational policies in-line with what we know about the importance of recess. # recess # play # teaching # learning # DAP # outside # movement

The purpose of the paper is to explore the current state of recess, identify best recess practices and disseminate effective ways to advocate for recess. # recess # play # outside # movement # teaching

It's important to make sure neighborhoods have diverse environmental qualities that encourage children & caregivers to stay physically active, meet friends and connect with the natural environment.  # play # outside # movement 

A short article that includes 10 ideas for large and gross motor skill development in young children! # DAP # play # movement # outside # teaching # learning 

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) believes that recess is a crucial component of a child's development and should not be withheld for punitive or academic reasons.  Of note: this position statement was reaffirmed by the AAP in 2016. # recess # DAP # play # teaching # learning # outside # movement