Summer Blog Series Libraries & PLAY #1 True Play and Literacy Connect at the Library Public Libraries across the country are pursuing play as a critical pathway to learning. Connecting play to the mission of the public library is just one of the many ways public libraries are moving beyond the bricks and mortar repository… Read more »
Summer Blog Series PLAY for Healthier Communities #3 “Nature and Health – Activism through Literacy and Play: Tips from a Publisher” Pause for a moment and consider your favorite book as a child. What exciting adventures did you go on as you read? What were you inspired to do, think about, and create? As I… Read more »
Summer Blog Series PLAY for Healthier Communities #2 “Nature and Health – Integrating PLAY into Wellness: Tips from a Registered Dietician and PE Teacher” Who better to share tips on how play can promote student achievement and well-being than a former physical education (PE) teacher and a Registered Dietician (RD). Today, I’m excited to share… Read more »
Summer Blog Series PLAY for Healthier Communities #1 “Nature Play and Health: Tips for Parents from a Science Educator” Last month in celebration of Park and Recreation Month, I had the honor of playing a virtual game of Kohl’s Healthy at Home Nature BINGO with my friend Pascale at GreatSchools.org and her 5-year-old daughter, Kamila…. Read more »
Summer Blog Series – Libraries & PLAY #3 “You’re Never Too Old to Play at the Library” Since 2008, Lifetime Arts, a nonprofit focused on creative aging, has worked with dozens of public libraries across the country to bring playful arts to older adults. The Public Libraries Initiative works as follows: “Led by professional teaching… Read more »