by Ann Gadzikowski | Jan 7, 2016 | Blog
When I talk about Creating a Beautiful Mess in book stores or libraries, it’s fun to use familiar characters from well-loved children’s books to demonstrate the ten essential play experiences. In fact, I’ll be giving just such a talk next week, on Thursday,...
by Ann Gadzikowski | Nov 23, 2015 | Blog
I’m pleased to announce that my recent book Creating a Beautiful Mess: Ten Essential Play Experiences for a Joyous Childhood won gold in the National Parenting Publications Awards, also known as the NAPPA awards. The National Parenting Publications Awards is one of...
by Ann Gadzikowski | Oct 27, 2015 | Blog
Recently I’ve been developing a robotics curriculum that challenges children to think critically about the role of technology in their world. In one of the introductory activities we piloted this summer at the Center for Talent Development, third grade students were...
by Ann Gadzikowski | Oct 8, 2015 | Blog
“Childhood is still childhood and play is still play.” I really enjoyed my radio interview with Cathy Blythe on her show “Problems and Solutions.” This conversation was especially meaningful to me because Cathy is based in Nebraska, near my...
by Ann Gadzikowski | Aug 29, 2015 | Blog
From my recent post for the Redleaf Press blog … In many early childhood classrooms the block area is perceived to be the domain of boys only. Girls often need extra encouragement from teachers and parents to engage in block play. The experience of young girls...
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