Play Outside

Our goal is to engage with the public on the importance of outdoor play (with its risks) to children’s health and wellbeing.

[Alex Smith @PlayGroundology]

Hello Nova Scotia friends and those further afield. We're getting ready to celebrate the 1st UN #internationaldayofplay. We'll be enjoying a few #playeveryday moments and hope you'll join us. More here - https://t.co/VUwYXkO8xk Details to follow this week...

[Julie Campbell @juliecampbell_9]

My PhD study! Share with any N.S. teachers you may know 😊

[Take Me Outside @takemeoutside]

Educators!

You can now sign-up for FREE Fall #OutdoorLearning Virtual Workshops! At 60 mins in length, they come jam-packed with ideas, inspiration & resources from some of the top outdoor learning organizations, educators & experts in North America!

https://t.co/bT2ROFC7Eb

[Outdoor Play Canada @OutdoorPlayCA]

@PLaTO_Net's Terminology, Taxonomy, Ontology Project is published in @IJBNPA! 50 consensus participants & 4 surveys resulting in int'l consensus on key terms and definitions in #outdoorplay #outdoorlearning & #outdoorteaching! Check it out! https://t.co/D1IkJTBkGM

[Brian Torrance @briantorrance]

A good article for today.

20 ways to get kids active outside on rainy days https://t.co/rMeW9f6Txb # @EverActiveAB @activeforlife

[Sarah Moore @ParaPLAYHub]

From juggling to cricket: How parents and teachers can help kids kick the pandemic slump | CBC News https://t.co/lB6jZ8JLMM

[Dr V Connolly @vaughanconnolly]

High quality play boosts later mental health. Great research from @VickyYiranZhao out today: https://t.co/Aaw1xMLxi2 - congratulations!

[Sarah Moore @ParaPLAYHub]

Check out tonight's @CBCNews. Featuring some of our studies on the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's movement. 👇
https://t.co/eVu1deSl7z
@DalhousieU @DalHealth @Dal_HAHP @DalHPI @IWKHealth @IWKFoundation

[Dr. Mariana Brussoni @mbrussoni]

Stoked about our latest
@PlayOutsideUBC
research testing the effectiveness of our https://t.co/7oiQb9y3TX tool to help support early childhood educators in increasing #outdoorplay in childcare! Inspired by our team, including @Roomtoplay & @f_munday https://t.co/Kfpt3GDkrn

[NaturePremium @NaturePremium1]

There is plenty of evidence that nature calms & soothes the emotions of humans. There's plenty of evidence that humans need nature more than ever. #MentalHealthMatters #naturebasedsolutions #Outdoorplay #environmental #GrowUpGreener

[HaltonParents @haltonparents]

DYK that #ActiveSchoolTravel helps kids lead healthier lifestyles and improves their school performance?
@activeforlife shares the many benefits of ACT here: https://t.co/WUxlSJshhY
#BiketoSchoolWeek! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️
@OntarioAST @ParticipACTION @ChildHealthCan @parachute ^ad

[Halifax_Police @HfxRegPolice]

It’s #WorldBicycleDay, a time to remind all commuters to do their part for #RoadSafety. Motorists, do a triple check for cyclists when turning, this check is especially important when turning right.

[HALO Research @haloresearch]

Congrats to @CHEO HALOites @louisecdelannoy @kheanabeau Lindsay MacDonald & Dr Mark Tremblay on their pub 'Environmental Scan of Child and Youth #Outdoorplay-Based Project, Programs, Activities and Services Available in Canada During the #COVID19 Pandemic'
https://t.co/P6fuui8Tng

[Peeple @PeepleCentre]

A Monday reminder on the importance of play. Playing gives children the time to choose, decide and explore, learn about the world and develop new ideas and skills. Be a playful companion and enter into a child’s play world! (📷: @marcjohns) #playmatters #peeptips

[Outdoor Play Canada @OutdoorPlayCA]

Bike to School Week is next week!
Learn more and register on the @GCCCanada website!
@sflkirk @IBIKEHFX
https://t.co/07nzCmXs1V

[API @apiplay]

New study shows that adventurous #play benefits #children's #mentalhealth, decreasing anxiety and depression. Away from the home setting, #playgrounds are the most popular location for #outdoorplay: https://t.co/FFPBa6t6DD @DrHelenDodd #PlayMustStay #EqualPlay

[Mud & Bloom🌱 @MudandBloom]

Make outdoor nature art 🌿🐶
Via Run Wild My Child on Facebook
#natureplay #outdoorplay #imaginativeay

[Parachute @parachutecanada]

When your child plays outdoors, they move more and sit less. This helps your child figure out how to get around, gain independence and spend more time playing with friends. More about unstructured #outdoorplay at https://t.co/hwRsZQJLdj #TurnSafetyOn

[Early Childhood Collaborative Research Centre @eccrc_msvu]

Are you an early childhood educator with experience caring for African Nova Scotian children? We want to hear from you! We are conducting interviews with ECEs to learn more about the play experiences of young Black learners. Participants will receive a $20 giftcard. Please share!