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collage of children and families coloring wood cookies

The Osprey Festival Provides Children Opportunities to Interact with Nature in Playful Ways

Parents and children smile as they play at a table.

By Geralyn Bywater Children early childhood education Elementary School family Mini Grants Mini-Grant Recipient Parents Play Playful learning Public School School

Parent Play Days at Northrop Elementary

Over three recent days, parents at Northrop Elementary had the opportunity to engage in engineering, writing, mathematics, and literacy all through play!

Two smiling adults and two small, smiling children sitting together on a wagon outside under trees.

By Geralyn Bywater Children early childhood Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) family Grantees Mini Grants Mini-Grant Recipient Parents partnership

Fall Fun Day at Early Head Start

Early Head Start in Graves County, Kentucky was excited to host a family engagement event in person again. They wanted to provide activities for the fall season that promoted parents playing and interacting with their children.

Community Event on Early Years Education and Integrating Play-based approach to holistic education.

By Geralyn Bywater Advocacy Advocacy Efforts Childhood early childhood Grantees Mini Grants Mini-Grant Recipient Play Playful learning Policy

Integrating Play in the Early Years Education Centers in Homa Bay County, Kenya

Prescollers bundled up in winter gear playing in muddy/snowy conditions

By Geralyn Bywater Advocacy best practices Developmentally appropriate practice early childhood education education Equity exploration Grantees Mini Grants Mini-Grant Recipient Nature Play Playful learning Podcast Preschool Public School Research School Teachers

Equitable Access to Nature and Play

Duluth Preschool Head Start program located in Duluth Public Schools in MN was awarded a $500 mini grant from DEY to purchase 306 pairs of boots socks. Eight of the classrooms have requested boot socks to have on hand to keep toes warm in our cold Minnesota weather. Thank you DEY!

Bookshelf displaying a collection of books in support of play and playful learning

By Geralyn Bywater Advocacy Care Child Care Community Connection Developmentally appropriate practice early childhood education Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) How Children Learn How Children Learn: Child Development Mini Grants Mini-Grant Recipient Parents Play Playful learning Teachers

Play-Based Parent/Teacher Library Created

This lending library supplies parents and teachers with various books and resources on play-based learning to increase the knowledge in our community. It was funded through a DEY Mini Grant.