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Risky Play for Young Children? Apparently There's More Risk Without It! Without a doubt, the photo at the beginning of this post would probably evoke a clenched-teeth, inward sucking of air by many parents. Risky play always does. But, in all fairness, it needs to be discussed, examined, and justified. This is especially important since it can help develop a child’s s...

Already A Perfected Form I'm currently reading Aldous Huxley's novel Island , the utopian follow-up to his dystopian masterpiece A Brave New Wo...

Children should learn mainly through play until age of eight, says Lego Toy company funds research suggesting educational development can be hindered by early formal schooling. So are UK schools getting it wrong?

The Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning The science is clear: Drawing beats out reading and writing to help students remember concepts.

Thanks to Zen reader, Jeannie Bradley, for reminding us of this lovely quote:

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Developing Thinking Skills From 24 to 36 Months While you often hear this stage called the “terrible two’s”, it is also an amazing time when your toddler’s skills and personality continue to deepen and grow. Find strategies to support the development of your toddler's thinking skills during this year.