2/2 Parents of preschoolers in Canada by @DrMichelleStone & co
So great to see new research on parent perceptions of #riskyplay!
https://t.co/F7Dyj7I43E
I am pleased to announce that our Play Outdoors magazine is entering its second year of publication. You will not want to miss Deidre Craig's article "More Scope for the Imagination (with a nod to Anne with an e). Go to https://t.co/ki52l9VPv7 to subscribe for your copy today.
Today we learned to use our WITS at our virtual assembly. We are working to find ways to make safe & positive choices when faced with conflict at home & school. We are also learning about the different sizes of problems. #BullyingAwarenessWeek#prevention
One of the ways to form deeper connections to nature is to design & plant a garden or visit a local garden with students. Gardening promotes respectful relationships with plants & animals, builds students' efficacy, & is beneficial for both our health & the environment 👩🏽🌾🪴
Carol Arthurs has a great article in the summer issue of Play Outdoors - How that muddy driveway can support children's learning styles. Interested to know about the other articles in the summer issue - go to https://t.co/Dkm7AyKTs2
I find it most disturbing that Early Childhood supply companies in Canada are selling planks and risky play stumps at high prices when they can be found in many of our communities at no cost or for a nominal fee to have them cut into the sizes required.
Yesterday, third year degree students in the Nature-Based Early Learning course at Algonquin College examined why governments should include the Position Statement on Active Play within early learning curriculum frameworks. This may shift thinking to support children's rights.
Attended a wonderful workshop at Ecosource with Rob Ridley and Canadian Wildlife Federation and came home to see these tracks. #learningoutdoors#canadiananimals