The Verdict Is In: “Get Out and Play”

The Verdict Is In: “Get Out and Play”

I’m happy to report that the Library Journal has posted a positive review of my new book, Creating a Beautiful Mess: Ten Essential Play Experiences for a Joyous Childhood. Here’s what they had to say: Early childhood educator Gadzikowski offers a charming...
Girls and LEGOs: A Brief and Incomplete History

Girls and LEGOs: A Brief and Incomplete History

I’m about to travel to Denmark, the home of LEGO toys, to lead a session called “Girl Power STEM” at an international conference. I’ll speak about the challenge of engaging girls in science, technology, engineering and math studies. My primary message is that we...
Tech Toy Flashback: The See ‘n Say

Tech Toy Flashback: The See ‘n Say

Back in the 1960’s, the new tech gadget that fascinated young children was the See ‘n Say, a toy developed and sold by Mattel. Many adults of my generation will fondly remember playing with a See ‘n Say — pointing the arrow, pulling the string, and hearing the...
My Beautiful Mess

My Beautiful Mess

The author copies of my new book, Creating a Beautiful Mess: Ten Essential Play Experiences for a Joyous Childhood, arrived today! As I described in a recent interview, the book “was inspired by my conversations with parents of the children in the CTD summer...
Coding for the Preschool Set

Coding for the Preschool Set

Digital gaming in the lives of young children is the subject of my recent interview for the Center for Talent Development newsletter: “Use technology in moderation. Use it with your child so that you’re not just supervising but engaging in it, having fun and...

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