For Your Binder

Benefits of Mixed-Age Groups in Early Child Education
2020

Life isn't always separated by age! There is magic in the mix!  #mixedages #DAP #learning #teaching

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Building "Generation Play": Addressing the crisis of inactivity among America's children
2007

We need to re-affirm our commitment to children's play.  Failing to act on these recommendations will allow this generation to become the most sedentary in our nation's history, consequently possibly having a shorter life expectancy than that of their parents. #play #pushdown #movement #recess #risk #outside 

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Large Motor Games to Play!

This session was being updated right before COVID - bummer - it will get redone for when we can all be back running around and playing games together, but for now, this is the handout for you!  Need to see some of the games in action? Consider getting Lisa's DVD of the same title!  #movement #outside #recess #DAP #play #handouts #teaching

In The News: It All Takes Time! Developing Essential Lifelong Skills Through Play
2021

In 2021 Rhonda Johnson from Community Playthings published highlights from my Being Child Centered Book in their email newsletter, Community Playthings Connect. Needless to say, I was beyond surprised and very honored! #play #teaching #learning #inthenews

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Articles, FAQs, Activities & Courses for Teachers

Whether you are looking to teach yourself or others, this is a valuable resource you will want to have at the ready! #equity #gender #teaching #learning

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We’ll Come Back When You’re Teaching: Examining the Need for Curricular Reform in Higher Education in Response to the Introduction of Transitional Kingergarten in California’s Public Schools
2018

What happens when you "add" a grade without considering the training of the folks who might end up teaching it? Or supervising it?  #teaching #learning 

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