The New Playing Fields: Building a 21st Century Sandbox

For generations, a stick, a ball, a crayon, a doll, or an empty box were all kids needed to imagine, invent, and play. But as technology reshapes their world, kids no longer click their heels and pretend to go to Oz… they simply click a keyboard to make Oz the first stop on a virtual tour. Everything we knew about playing, sharing, reading, and even writing is being rewired. It’s time to rethink which skills are important for kids in the 21st Century, and how we can help teach them. Just as Oz seemed so mesmerizing when Dorothy first arrived, the lure of the latest tech toys and tools feels like a never-ending playground. But are these digital playthings all smoke and mirrors like the Wizard himself, or do they have the heart, soul, courage and smarts to prepare our kids for the future?

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Sandbox Summit™ at CES 2008
A Playdate with Technology™

The first ever Sandbox Summit ™ was held at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show. The combined conference and exhibition examined the way kids play in today's digital world and showcased the latest high-tech gadgets and media that they're using.

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