Resources

Can babies do STEM? Sherri Peterson discuss how intentional selection of materials allows Infants and Toddlers to explore materials, make predictions, invent tools, and solve problems, building a strong STEM foundation.

What if a few intentional design choices could turn a quiet courtyard into a thriving ecosystem of play, learning, and sustainability?

First Roots Wild Roots, a child care program in Vermont, shares how nature‑based learning gives infants and toddlers rich, whole‑body learning experiences.

Imagination and creativity—ideas—arise from having time to think, to ponder and reflect, or just let the mind go.

Real play means taking risks. As educators we have the responsibility not only to understand the inevitability of risk, but to know the importance of providing adventuresome opportunities for children. In this article Joan Almon…

Excerpts from Paley's well-known book.

A playful letter that powerfully describes the learning that happens in a play-based classroom.

With pressure from many sources, it takes courage and effort to promote play as an intentional intervention for children with special needs.