For Your Binder

The influence of the number of toys in the environment on toddlers' play
2018

It's only the abstract to the study, but the message is still clear: fewer toys leads to increased focus and more creative play. #play #toys #teaching #learning #environment

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Mixed-Age Classrooms Provide Optimal Learning Environment
2016

The nursery (pre)school should be an extension of the family outward rather than of the elementary school downward. #mixedages #DAP #learning #teaching

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Rough and Tumble Play
2019

This is a link to a nice (yet brief) overview of the benefits of rough and tumble play.  BONUS! There are some great resources listed at the end, including a few YouTube videos! #play #DAP #powerplaying

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How Gender Disparities Affect Classroom Learning
2020

If this is a new area of investigation for you, this is a good starting spot! #gender #teaching #learning #equity

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Sitting Babies Up – The Downside
2012

The splendor of “baby-owned” accomplishments is why Janet Landsbury recommends giving infants the opportunity to learn to sit on their own and not propping or positioning them.  This article lists some of the other reasons!  #movement #teaching #learning #parenting #DAP #theorists

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Schemas and Young Children's Learning
2015

How CAN you spot a schema? Check out this PDF to find out!  #schema #play #movement

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Fairplay: Childhood Beyond Brands

Fairplay (formerly Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood) is an independent voice standing up for what kids and families really need. Fairplay is committed to creating a world where kids can be kids, free from the false promises of marketers and the manipulations of Big Tech. There are tons of resources for you here via this link.  #play #DAP #parenting #screens #technology 

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To Food?! Or Not to Food?!?!
2022

Whether PRO or CON - what is the intention behind your choice? Originally penned in 2006 but revised before posting here on the new website, you will find this to be a handy resource when considering the age old debate of using food in the classroom!  #play #teaching 

Red Paint in the Hair

An oldie but a goodie about messy play and art! #art #play #DAP #creativity #teaching #learning #parenting

Are mixed-grade classes any better or worse for learning?
2015

Age is not always an accurate predictor of a child's actual development.  #DAP #learning #teaching #mixedages

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Why Educational Neuroscience Needs Educational and School Psychology to Effectively Translate Neuroscience to Educational Practice
2021

School psychologists represent untapped potential in their knowledge, skillset, and placement to serve a vital role in building the bridge between neuroscience and education (and perhaps in eliminating the perpetuation of neuromyths too!) #teaching #learning

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After 100 years of the Same Teaching Model It's Time to Throw Out the Playbook
2017

It's time to change the direction of the arrow! #teaching #relationships #environment

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