PLAY EXPERTS

Jeanne Bassis - PlayReflections
A fun and engaging blend of imagination, games, creative movement, music and relaxation. Through experiential learning, PlayReflections¹ programs encourage communication and foster self-esteem.

Richard Cohen - Early Childhood Services
Richard Cohen, acclaimed teacher, trainer and motivational speaker, provides a variety of powerful services to communities of parents, teachers and caregivers around the world. Richard's areas of expertise include children's play, positive guidance techniques, communication & teamwork, play & learning environments, and anti-bias curriculum

Paul Hogan
For surface impact testing www.Triax2000.com
For expert playground witness www.PCH-USA.com

The Natural Learning Initiative
The purpose of the Natural Learning Initiative is to promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of all children, through environmental design, action research, education, and dissemination of information.

School of Design, NC State University
Brooks Hall 200 Pullen Road
Raleigh NC 27695-7701 Tel 919 515 8345
nilda_cosco@ncsu.edu

Judith O'Hare, Education Consultant for the Puppeteers of America
Check out her Puppet Magic conference schedule.

Rae Pica -- Moving & Learning
Rae Pica is a children's movement specialist and the author of numerous resources for teachers and caregivers. Her latest book, Your Active Child, describes the importance of physical activity in a child's life and education. Included is a chapter called "Reading, Writing, 'Rithmetic -- and Recess!" Rae is a frequent workshop presenter and keynote speaker for parent and professional groups throughout North America.

Halcyon Reese-Learned, Ph.D.
Design and sales - Creative outdoor environments Regan Recreation/Kompan - South Texas region
phone (713) 463-8668
fax (713) 464-3835
http://www.Kompan.com

Child Research Net
A non-profit research and education organization in Japan. They offer Child Research Net's English site mainly for academics, educators, professionals, policy-makers and youth to work together to better understand Japanese culture and Japanese children.
http://www.childresearch.net/

Children, Youth and Environments (CYE)
A refereed journal and multidisciplinary, international network dedicated to improving the lives of young people. The journal targets researchers, policy makers and professionals and is guided by a distinguished Editorial Advisory Board.
http://cye.colorado.edu./