
Risky Play: Why Kids Need It
In my work with teachers I am often asked what risky play is. Risky play is simply a way of organizing observed categories of thrilling play
In my work with teachers I am often asked what risky play is. Risky play is simply a way of organizing observed categories of thrilling play
Risky play with height includes climbing, jumping from or swinging over heights, hanging, dangling, or dropping from heights, as well as balancing over any variety
For generations, the use of tools was a rite of passage and a normal part of any child’s growth and development. Somewhere along the way,
If you’ve ever attended one of my teacher development workshops, you’ve heard me speak about the importance of allowing children to take risks in outdoor
Having a first baby is a big deal. A really big deal. I remember with my first not wanting a baby shower because the thought
Our first play research group meeting on intersecting and overlapping topics relevant to child well-being was full of informal discussion and brainstorming about the scope of
In my neighbourhood, kids knock on doors to ask if so and so can come out to play in an ongoing giant game of capture
Playing math games encourages strategic thinking, flexible problem solving and computational fluency. Teachers depend on game play in classrooms to provide opportunities for repetitive practice
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To support our colleagues returning to on-site instruction in June, we’ve put together this list of ideas for playful learning outdoors in June. You can download a PDF version here:
Our first play research group meeting on intersecting and overlapping topics relevant to child well-being was full of informal discussion and brainstorming about the scope of the play research group, possible
Hello classroom gardeners! Thank you for joining us as we kick off another year of garden learning together. You’ll receive a reminder and the link each month from Van Dusen,
For our July 25 play research study group meeting, I presented slides from a presentation given at a recent Canadian Association of School System Administrators (CASSA 2019) conference sharing what
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