Nov 29, 2022
There's more to say about the principles of adventure playgrounds and how they contrast to some of our accepted norms for children's play spaces. Is there really a dichotomy between safe and unsafe spaces for children? Could an environment that requires more thoughtful use of materials be safer than a static play...
Nov 22, 2022
Tom admires the "mindful audacity" of adventure playgrounds--radical spaces full of loose parts and possibilities. Joey brings up the tension between how adults believe children's play materials should be organized versus the more organic way that children use materials in play. Ross advocates for predictability. How do...
Nov 15, 2022
It's true that Minnesotans can't stop talking about the weather. Mike wants to know how it could be possible that a weather chart could teach better than just going outside with children. Ross pitches a new line of sensory experience flashcards--coming to stores soon!
Nov 1, 2022
A conversation from the early days about setting limits while also supporting children's developing abilities.