A Professor of Psychology at Temple University and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, Hirsh-Pasek was declared a “scientific entrepreneur” from the American Association of Psychology. Writing 16 books and 250+ publications, she served as President of the International Congress for Infant Studies and is on the Governing Board of the Society for Research in Child Development. Her Einstein Never Used Flashcards won the Book for a Better Life Award in 2003 with her Becoming Brilliant (2016) reaching the NYTimes Best Sellers List in education. Co-founder of the global Learning Science Exchange Fellowship, she brings together scientists, journalists, policy makers and entertainers, to put learning science in the hands of educators. Her newest initiative Playful Learning Landscapes re-imagines cities and public squares as places with science infused designs that enhance academic and social opportunities.
“Five ways to help your kids learn through play” – the Citizen, May 24, 2022
“There are many life skills that can be taught through play. Here are five ways in which you can teach your child important life lessons while having fun.” READ MORE…
“Creating Ideal Learning Environments Through Play” Webinar – the Hunt Institute and Trust for Learning, May 25, 2022
The Hunt Institute and Trust for Learning invited experts on the power of play in early children’s development for this Webinar, “Creating Ideal Learning Environments Through Play”.
“YOU, YOUR KIDS & SCHOOL: The dangers of distracted parenting” – Litchfield Independent Review, May 11, 2022
“I had a hard truth delivered to me this week, and it came at the hands of a pint-sized human at the ripe age of 6 years old. This child, with her wide-eyed innocence, told me that her dad liked playing video games more than he liked playing with her, and that it made her sad.” READ MORE….
“Study: VR better than video for student performance, engagement” – K-12 Dive, May 9, 2022
“Young said he wasn’t surprised by the study’s findings, adding they show VR and the metaverse can be helpful tools in education. “I think it is very hopeful. Of course, it’s a very expensive technology still, so the downside is that you don’t want to exacerbate inequities,” he said.” READ MORE…
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“Five ways to help your kids learn through play” – the Citizen, May 24, 2022
“There are many life skills that can be taught through play. Here are five ways in which you can teach your child important life lessons while having fun.”
Read full story >
“Creating Ideal Learning Environments Through Play” Webinar – the Hunt Institute and Trust for Learning, May 25, 2022
The Hunt Institute and Trust for Learning invited experts on the power of play in early children’s development for this Webinar, “Creating Ideal Learning Environments Through Play”.
Read full story >
“YOU, YOUR KIDS & SCHOOL: The dangers of distracted parenting” – Litchfield Independent Review, May 11, 2022
“I had a hard truth delivered to me this week, and it came at the hands of a pint-sized human at the ripe age of 6 years old. This child, with her wide-eyed innocence, told me that her dad liked playing video games more than he liked playing with her, and that it made her […]
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Some of Kathy's books include:
User’s Manual for the Quick Interactive Language Screener™: English–Spanish (QUILS™: ES)A Measure of Vocabulary, Syntax, and Language Acquisition Skills in Young Bilingual Children
User’s Manual for the Quick Interactive Language Screener™ (QUILS™)A measure of Vocabulary, Syntax, and Language Acquisition Skills in Young Children
Becoming Brilliant:What Science Tells Us About Raising Successful Children
A Mandate for Playful Learning in Preschool:Presenting the Evidence
Celebrate the Scribble:Appreciating Children's Art
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Kathy is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, where she contributes articles to her Blog on a regular basis.