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 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
Got bored kids? As every teacher can tell you, there is a phenomenon that occurs in September called “summer slide”. It reflects the loss of
If you’ve ever wondered how play helps your child’s brain development, then watch the video below. In all the noise of social media, once in
Butterflies are essential pollinator friends in our ecosystem that add to the biodiversity of any garden. When it comes to butterfly STEAM, this paper project
With the holidays approaching, now is the time to go through and do a quick purge of your children’s bedrooms! Change over and store the
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Bring your long range plans and your curiosity to this action packed workshop! Learn how the big ideas of our BC curriculum can be effectively explored outdoors in a meaningful context for scientific inquiry.
Butterflies are essential pollinator friends in our ecosystem that add to the biodiversity of any garden. When it comes to butterfly STEAM, this paper project is one of my favourites
Math is everywhere in the garden! In this workshop, participants will be introduced to hands-on, interactive, and joyful ways of naturally engaging children in mathematical thinking in the garden. Read more!
How to Grow Rhubarb One of the most challenging aspects of running a school gardening program is planning and planting to coincide with a harvest before the end of the school year,
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