Bevin Rolfs Spencer

Be a Backyard Player!
Ideas for play in Outdoor Spaces

All kids should have opportunities to experience outdoor spaces. It could be your own backyard or a park, nature center or urban sidewalk. read more...

How to Build a Reader

We all know the importance of reading. We want our kids to be good readers and go on to later success in school and life. But how does the magic of reading happen? read more...

Build a Reader: Play is Power

We have heard it before: Children learn through play. But how exactly does a child learn to read through the wonder of play? How can playing restaurant or building a block city build school readiness? read more...