AdvocacyEarly Childhood DevelopmentPlaygroundsVaried Abilities Breaking Barriers: The Journey to Inclusive Playgrounds in Idaho Gone are the days when playgrounds were synonymous with exclusion, leaving children with disabilities sidelined…Thomas WatsonApril 2, 2024
Early Childhood DevelopmentMental HealthPlaygroundsSEL Get Moving! Play Is Essential to Learning Play is not merely a way to keep children entertained; it is a fundamental aspect…Thomas WatsonDecember 7, 2023
AdvocacyEarly Childhood DevelopmentMental HealthPlaygroundsSEL Fostering Childhood Social Development: The Vital Importance of Recess In the fast-paced world of academics and structured activities, the importance of unstructured playtime, particularly…Thomas WatsonDecember 6, 2023
AdvocacyStatisticsVaried Abilities Statistics and Data Regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder Approximately 1 in 36 children are identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as per estimates…Thomas WatsonDecember 5, 2023
AdvocacyEarly Childhood DevelopmentMental HealthSEL Nurturing Young Minds: The Crucial Role of Early Childhood Mental Health In the canvas of early childhood development, the spotlight on mental health becomes a pivotal…Thomas WatsonNovember 14, 2023
AdvocacySELToys Why SEL Toys are Vital for Early Childhood Development In the intricate tapestry of early childhood development, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) plays a…Thomas WatsonNovember 14, 2023
Advocacy Why Adaptive Play Matters Play is a universal language of joy and growth, and it's a vital aspect of…Thomas WatsonOctober 17, 2023
Statistics Cerebral Palsy in Idaho There are 1,188 children in Idaho with CP. Playgrounds that were build before 2012 do…Thomas WatsonApril 11, 2023
Funding comes together for inclusive playground https://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/funds-come-together-for-inclusive-playground/
News Support the West Ada School District including plant facilities levy on May ballot "On Tuesday, May 16, residents of the West Ada School District will vote on a…Thomas WatsonApril 11, 2023