Play Matters Blog

We firmly believe in the fundamental value of play for children—and families—to support emotional, developmental, and social health and well-being. This blog will explore why play matters, and touch on all aspects of our work to encourage play and support early STEAM learning.

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All About Bees

curiosity, nature, outdoors, research, science
“How do bees make honey?” “Do bees have hands?” “What makes different honeys taste different?” “How do bees make wax?” These are some of the insightful questions we received at my All About Bees. . .

For the Love of Weather

Denise LeBlanc
careers, science, scientist, weather
Like many meteorologists, Jeremy Davis’ love of weather started early. “It’s science you can see every day. It’s accessible. The meteorologists I know all say they got the bug when they were really. . .

Are You a Scientist?

Denise LeBlanc
explore, learning, play, question, science, scientist
From the archive Are you a scientist? Most people would be quick to answer “no” about themselves. But in reality, we are all natural scientists and practice science in our everyday lives. We are born. . .