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Can a classroom truly act as a co‑teacher? Designer and educator Robert Dillon shares practical ways to create environments that invite children to explore, collaborate, and grow.

Stonework Play invites children to create with stones through five reflective steps, nurturing self‑kindness, collaboration, imagination, and a deep connection to nature while honoring children’s pace, autonomy, and authentic expression.

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

Children have a hardwired mechanism to deal with trauma: play, and in particular, pretend/dramatic play.

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.