By Andie Stallman, M.A. It is no coincidence that the phrase “childlike wonder” is a cliché. People come into the world needing to learn a lot really fast and the excitement, readiness, and motivation to learn are characteristics of childhood for a reason. Curiosity is an evolutionarily beneficial trait that allows us to improve year…
By: Jason Riccardi When someone says the word “play” we immediately conjure images of children playing stickball in a dirt lot, or children playing in castles slaying the fire-breathing dragon. Sometimes we even recall memories of building blocks and making forts from spare sheets and blankets. The former of those two forms of play has…
Even before the popularization of the toy industry, children have always found ways to play. Sticks, rocks, and pinecones became the fuel for imaginations to run wild. While toys have certainly evolved, the core need to play has stayed the same.
