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, ... Read More about Play Research Group: beginnings
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Not A Stick
Thank you to Rene Gualtieri for contributions to this post! Not A Stick Play Having worked at a nature camp, I am very aware of the hesitation towards allowing children to pick up and play with ... Read More about Not A Stick
Risky Play: Play With Tools
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, perhaps because of our focus on academics over trades, the use ... Read More about Risky Play: Play With Tools
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 play and learning at school. The phrase 'risky ... Read More about Risky Play: Getting Lost & Found In The Fog
Patterns Outside & In Nature
Math is all around us in nature, and patterning can be a great entry point for students to engage in mathematical thinking and learning while exploring and playing outdoors. The ability to recognize, ... Read More about Patterns Outside & In Nature
Garden Literacy With Story Stones
This post has been edited to support families learning at home during the COVID 19 home learning season. Story stones can be used in your backyard, on your patio, or inside your homes for hours of ... Read More about Garden Literacy With Story Stones
