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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
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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.
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Risky Play with Height: Life Lessons Last a Lifetime
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
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Risky Play With Tools In Schools
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,
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Risky Play: Getting Lost & Found In The Fog
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
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