2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Toddlers & Kids Under 10
The holiday season is filled with fun, but finding the best and most meaningful gift for all of the little ones in your life can...
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What Do the Grown-Ups Do During Child-Driven Play?
When we start to embrace child-driven, play-based learning, we have to ask: what are the adults supposed to do? If we are offering children open-ended materials and letting...
Space for Possibility: Using Open-Ended Materials in Child-Centered Play
Young children are always at play. Their minds and bodies are wired to explore their world, no matter the location or context. In and around...
Unique Holiday Toys and Gifts for the Young Builders in Your Life
If you are looking for unique Hanukkah or Christmas gift inspiration for the little builders in your life, you’ve come to the right place!...
A Tribute to Guidecraft Founder Fred Fein
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Guidecraft’s beloved founder, Fred Fein. In 1966, he took his...
Mud Play = The Perfect Screen Break – Lauren’s Learning Lab Featuring Rusty Keeler
In this episode of Lauren’s Learning Lab, mom, architect and teacher, Lauren Magee is joined by author, educator and natural playscape designer, Rusty Keeler. Together, they work to design...
Why do we stop our kids from engaging in risky play? We don’t want them killed! We want to keep them safe and intact. That’s...
