Schoolyards Count

Schoolyard quality makes a difference to activity levels and learning opportunities. This is a research project on schoolyard quality and inequality in Ontario

[Schoolyards Count @SchoolyardCount]

Get to know your own school playground by conducting a validated audit on the schoolyard - make sure playground policy in Ontario supports health and sustainability. Start your change by clicking on the link below and completing a survey
https://t.co/umtc25KqXn

[Schoolyards Count @SchoolyardCount]

Public school fundraising and playgrounds: 'It's a question of equality'

https://t.co/MyhWzVkFij

[Schoolyards Count @SchoolyardCount]

Fantastic! Greenery does amazing things for well-being.

[OntHealthySchools @OntHSC]

This is a great opportunity to get a school garden started.

[Schoolyards Count @SchoolyardCount]

One of our very own researchers attended. Great event! #PLEY #summerofplay @DalHPI @DrMichelleStone @sflkirk

[Ophea @opheacanada]

We are pleased to hear that #InclusivePlayProject has committed to creating inclusive and accessible playgrounds!

[Ontario Parks @OntarioParks]

Get your dose of nature on July 19! FREE day-use at all provincial parks: https://t.co/iVKRU032Pd #HPHP

[Ophea @opheacanada]

One A Day For Active Play includes 200 creative games + activities for all ages and abilities! Beat the school year rush and order your portable hardcopy today! https://t.co/ajC12z4tv5

[Ophea @opheacanada]

We have some exciting news to share! This August we will be re-launching the Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines as the Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education (OPASSE), and what’s more, we’ll have a brand new website launching at the end of August!

[Ophea @opheacanada]

Supervised fun, exercise both improve psychosocial health of children: https://t.co/XugFu0xY6n

[Ophea @opheacanada]

Promote positive mental health and #wellbeing with your campers, check out our Level Up resource today! https://t.co/xjocfAwzFx

[Ophea @opheacanada]

Camp & recreational programs are great places to encourage Health and Physical Literacy - Watch our 3 part HANDS UP video series! https://t.co/EBM6fWdS6Q

[Schoolyards Count @SchoolyardCount]

Wonderful! Great loose parts equipment @HuntingtonRidg1. We would love to know the details of your new school ground equipment on our online survey! https://t.co/umtc2622lX

[Christine Spence @EngageInPlay]

Check out what’s happening at recess @HuntingtonRidg1 @PeelSchools. Loose parts offer so many exciting opportunities for kids @SchoolyardCount @opheacanada #loosepartsplay

[Kelly Gallagher-Mack @kgalmac]

Every child left behind: How education cuts fuel inequality - https://t.co/kqm0IY5IrF https://t.co/luMXtb4fO7

[Mark Spencer @mspencer51]

@LarkspurPhysed @LarkspurPS #WalkToSchoolWednesdays @opheacanada @RangerRidley Great ☀️ day to walk to school to earn a Larkspur Lion Stamp today. Thanks to the Grade 5 helpers who have helped all year long!

[Schoolyards Count @SchoolyardCount]

This is true! Still collecting audits!
https://t.co/umtc2622lX

[Park N Play Design Co. @ParkNPlayDesign]

"Your work as citizen scientists will help us create a comprehensive picture of schoolyard quality and use across Ontario."

Students, teachers, principals & parents, @Laurier & @OPHEaa want your help! Rate your school playground @SchoolyardCount: https://t.co/Pq2tDTl1TO

[Schoolyards Count @SchoolyardCount]

Very unique!

[Christine Spence @EngageInPlay]

Playground markings go beyond the traditional four square and hopscotch! @HuntingtonRidg1 @PeelSchools Squiggly lines, shapes, Venn diagrams, grids, a compass, a fraction circle, number lines.....Great tools for #mathoutdoors and recess alike. @SchoolyardCount

[Schoolyards Count @SchoolyardCount]

Does your local school offer loose parts kits to children? Let us know!

https://t.co/umtc2622lX

[Christine Spence @EngageInPlay]

Check out what’s happening at recess @HuntingtonRidg1 @PeelSchools. Loose parts offer so many exciting opportunities for kids @SchoolyardCount @opheacanada #loosepartsplay

[Schoolyards Count @SchoolyardCount]

Read about our work here!
https://t.co/vcEy5f4Dxr

We are still collecting audits from Ontario schools! Are you a parent, community member, or school staff? Find out more here:
https://t.co/umtc2622lX

[Schoolyards Count @SchoolyardCount]

Is your school grounds beautiful but needing updates? Do you know the fundraising source and amounts allocation? Join dedicated community members like Denise Laurie of @dorsetparkps and help us check up on the health of Ontario's school grounds! @opheacanada @LaurierResearch

[Schoolyards Count @SchoolyardCount]

Outdoor living is very import for well-being in youth! Did you know greenery can help promote mental health in young students?

[activeforlife @activeforlife]

Spending time playing outside has benefits beyond physical health! Studies show that it can help #kids with improved focus, stress reduction, and self-discipline. Learn more: https://t.co/P6PycD1wIU

[M @WCDSBhpe]

AGE 9: This Is the Age Kids Lose the Desire to Exercise, According to Science https://t.co/iSCZ5e7eez Elementary educators play a HUGE role in the relationship kids have with physical activity! @ELSpsychology