We believe that inspiration comes from expected and unexpected places. Here are some of our favorite resources which have influenced our thinking and shaped our pedagogy. Staying current with new research while remaining connected to foundational ideas gives us stability and vision. We hope you will engage with these resources and find ideas that inform your thinking, inspire your vision, and motivate your actions.
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TED Talks and Videos
Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the Learning Revolution
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Sir Ken Robinson: Changing Education Paradigms
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Inspiring Story of Creativity: Landfillharmonic
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Value of Play: Talking Points & Research
Books
Children the Challenge--by Rudolph Dreikurs. This book – which is a valuable resource for parents of preschool children – provides a model of how to address behaviors and issues through logical consequences, healthy limits and clear choices.
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Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All--by Tom Kelley & David Kelley. An insightful, compelling narrative on how to unlock, nurture, and strengthen the innate creativity that lies within us all.
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance--by Angela Duckworth. Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.”
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Positive Discipline--by Jane Nelson. The key to positive discipline is not punishment but mutual respect. Give your child the tools he or she needs for a well-adjusted life.
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Childhood Resources & Websites
Alliance for Childhood
Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood
Common Sense Media
Playvolution HQ
What to Say Instead of "Be Careful"
Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood
Common Sense Media
Playvolution HQ
What to Say Instead of "Be Careful"
Play in Kindergarten
A Research-Based Case for Recess
Why Children Need to Play in School
The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity and Academic Performance
Why Children Need to Play in School
The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity and Academic Performance