Risky play doesn’t have to be a controversial topic. It is simply a phenomenon that emerges when children are given the time, space and freedom to play in an unstructured way.
In my work with teachers I am often asked what risky play is. Risky play isn’t something you teach. It is a field of research that
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
The thing about Lego storage is that it has to be practical if you want to have the bits put away once in awhile. I
If you’ve read my post on bored kids you know that academic learning can be lost over the long summer months and that it often
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
Our fairy nature wings were dreamed up with a group of students who love playing in the fairy garden, but needed some reminders to remain
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Thank you for joining me today for our session exploring how we might transition to teaching outdoors. The following blog posts and resources might be helpful as you go forward
If you are looking for some room to play, then get on over to Richmond’s Terra Nova playground! The playground is an extension of the Terra Nova Rural Park and thoughtfully designed by Hapa Collaborative. The
Command games are a playful way for teachers to position themselves as an authority figure with large groups of children who may be reluctant to take direction from adults. Command
Of all the crops you can grow with kids, garlic is one of the easiest and most rewarding. Read on to learn how to grow garlic with kids in just
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