2020 Summer Block Champion – Kacy Hughes
Kacy Hughes, Director of Community Engagement Boston Children’s Museum Kacy oversees a program called Family Play Week. The program started
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2020 Spring Block Champion – Amanda Schwichtenberg
Meet Our Spring 2020 Block Champion – Amanda Schwichtenberg, Program Manager for the West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation and Community Services
2020 Winter Block Champion: Lael Arango
Visit: Great Explorations Children’s Museum Imagination Playground is proud to introduce you to our Winter 2020 Block Champion, Lael Arango and
2019 Fall Block Champion: Build & Play Academy, Finland
Visit: Build & Play Academy The Build & Play Academy – also called Pop-Up Playground – is a public good project through Launch Pad
2019 Summer Block Champion: Reverend John H. Powell
About Reverend John H. Powell and his role in the Truth for Youth organization For more than 25 years Reverend
2019 Spring Block Champion – Stefanie Rothschild
Imagination Playground is proud to introduce you to Stefanie Rothschild who has been teaching elementary physical education in Bellingham, Massachusetts
Screentime and Tech
Screen time and technology are reshaping childhood in unprecedented ways. Explore how excessive screen use can affect children’s development and discover practical strategies for creating a healthier balance through open-ended play, active learning, and meaningful family connections.
The Overscheduled Child
Are today’s children too busy to simply play? Discover how overscheduled routines can impact creativity, independence, and well-being, and learn why open-ended play gives children the time and freedom they need to explore, imagine, and thrive.
Building On…The Virtue of Patience
Patience is a skill children build through experience, not instruction alone. Discover how open-ended play encourages perseverance, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and resilience as children learn to slow down, overcome challenges, and grow with confidence.
Why Engage Kids in After School Activities?
After-school activities offer more than just a way to fill the afternoon—they help children build confidence, friendships, creativity, and lifelong skills. Discover how active, open-ended play enriches after-school programs and supports healthy child development.
The What, Why, & Significance of Imaginary Friends
Imaginary friends are more than childhood make-believe—they’re a powerful part of healthy development. Discover how imaginative play helps children build creativity, emotional resilience, communication skills, empathy, and confidence as they explore the world around them.
Building On…The Benefits of Play Through Music
Music and play create powerful opportunities for children to learn and grow. Discover how combining open-ended play with music helps build creativity, communication, coordination, emotional expression, and social skills while making learning joyful and engaging.