Two thousand twelve was another big year in the world of play. Among many things, First Lady Michelle Obama announced a focus on the power of play for promoting children's health and well-being, Chicago Public Schools mandated daily recess for the first time in over 30 years, and the American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement stating ‘Recess is Crucial’.
This year was also a big one for the Playworks blog. The following are the top ten Playworks blog posts of 2012.
- Four Conflict Resolution Techniques for School Children
- Why Ultimate Frisbee is the Next Big Youth Sport
- The Game of the Week: Silent Ball
- Game of the Week: Hula Hoop Challenge
- Car Games to Play with Kids on the those Long Road Trips
- Bringing Ultimate Frisbee to Low-Income Elementary School Students
- Making Indoor Recess Work
- Five Games to Play Today that’ll Produce College Graduates!
- Teaching Empathy to Your Child
- Five Places to Play with Kids in Portland
