Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
Infant Lab explores how kids learn from play
In the Media
iPads top the holiday wish lists of many children. Retailers report that electronic games continue to be among the 10 most desired toys for both boys...
November 25, 2011
Play sparks creativity and helps kids make sense of their world
In the Media
Today, kindergarten is the new first grade with much more of the school day spent on reading readiness and learning how to add and subtract. When did...
November 13, 2011
Kids need "active engagement," not screen time
In the Media
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently warned against screen time for children under age two. Plenty of experts agree that this applies to...
October 26, 2011
Children need time to play
In the Media
With schools under pressure to meet standardized testing goals, recess has been cut back and unstructured play time for kids is vanishing. The result...
August 14, 2011
NYT: Hirsh-Pasek on structured curriculum for preschoolers
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NYT: Hirsh-Pasek on structured curriculum for preschoolers
Kumon, a tutorial program based on memorization and repetition...
May 13, 2011
USA Today: Steinberg, Hirsh-Pasek on contemporary childhood pressures
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USA Today: Steinberg, Hirsh-Pasek on contemporary childhood pressures
Many child-development specialists and others worry...
April 15, 2011
Chronicle of Higher Ed: Temple's Hirsh-Pasek on the value of play
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Chronicle of Higher Ed: Temple's Hirsh-Pasek on the value of play
A Chronicle Review article featured top play researcher...
February 20, 2011
News Story
With the economic pinch hitting the North Pole as much as anywhere else this holiday season, would-be Santa’s should look to be more creative about the toys they buy their young children.
Whether it’s high-tech or low-tech, toys should spark imagination and creativity, promote physical activity and encourage social interaction, says Temple University developmental psychologist Kathy Hirsh-Pasek.
November 16, 2010
News Story
“Old-fashioned inexpensive retro toys, such as red rubber balls, simple building blocks, clay and crayons, that don’t cost so much and are usually hidden in the back shelves are generally healthier for children than the electronic educational toys that have fancier boxes and cost $89.99,” says Temple University developmental psychologist Kathy Hirsh-Pasek.
December 11, 2008
