“Risky play is very helpful for physical health: Kids are more active & improve their motor skills. It is also beneficial for mental health, including better self-esteem & better friendships/interactions with their peers.” -Dr. Émilie Beaulieu

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Today @ 10am ET. 👇👇🎙️

If you haven’t seen this yet & have something to say about the creation of a National Framework for Environmental Learning, now is your chance! Discussion paper & feedback portal here: canada.ca/en/environment… EEPSA

Tune in live tomorrow (Thursday, May 30th) to hear Senator Marty Deacon Dr. Mark Tremblay and our very own Louise de Lannoy discuss the latest participaction report card.

Nos amis de l'OLS proposent les 4 saisons de l'apprentissage autochtone afin de reconnaître qu'entreprendre de manière authentique un voyage d'apprentissage personnel vers la vérité et la réconciliation nécessite les 4 saisons.

cliquez ici :👇

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In preparation for NHFD I will be hosting a 60-minute Live discussion on X and Facebook on Thursday May 30 at 10 a.m. Dr. Mark Tremblay and Dr. Louise de Lannoy will join me for a conversation about ParticipACTION's 2024 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth.

Risky outdoor play can boost science education phys.org/news/2024-05-r… - research from Dr. Chris Speldewinde The Centre for Research for Educational Impact @Deakin via Phys.org

Our friends at the OLS are offering 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning as an acknowledgement that authentically undertaking a personal learning journey towards Truth & Reconciliation takes all 4 seasons.

Early bird registration is now open!

More here:

outdoorlearningstore.com/4-seasons/

Interested in Outdoor Play? Join us! 😀

Gain more access to OPC events, engagements, recognition, and exclusive announcements when you sign up to be an OPC member today.🌳

Learn more here: 👇
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Supported by The LEGO Foundation, we have a new $500,000 fund to celebrate the power of play on the first International Day of Play on June 11. Host a play event or start a play project in Denmark, Mexico, South Africa, Ukraine, UK, US!
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⭐️New top tips to celebrate #InternationalDayOfPlay on 11 June 2024

We are calling on schools to celebrate by protecting playtime and giving children more time to play.

To help, we’ve developed a list of practical and easy ideas for marking the day 👇
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🌟 Big shoutout to our amazing sponsors! 🙌 Thanks to your support, our recent outdoor learning conference was a huge success. Together, we're shaping a future where every learner can explore, discover, and thrive in the great outdoors. 🌿

#OutdoorEducation #Gratitude

Today marks the exact 10 year anniversary of the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance! 🥳🎂
Thank you to everyone who was part of our journey! If you could not attend the celebratory webinar, it will be available online soon! #GlobalMatrix

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'Microcultures can provide children with opportunities to create, learn, and discover the outdoors together in ways they may not be afforded through their engagement in adult-structured and -supervised activities...'

Outdoor Play Canada

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Nous savons que les jeux à risque peuvent avoir un impact positif sur la santé mentale des enfants. Nous savons également que les jeux à risque en plein air sont essentiels au développement de l'enfant.

article complet ici : 👇

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We know that risky play can have positive impacts on children’s mental health. We also know that outdoor #riskyplay is key for childhood development.

Our new OPC article by Carleton U journalism student Sarah Forrest on the nuances of risky play.👇

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Check out this article on Outdoor Play Canada to learn more about the benefits of outdoor risky play, including how parents can manage safety and feelings of fear and alternative ideas to create engaging play spaces!

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Make sure to have your say so can better understand the scope of outdoor programs in Canada.

Join us in celebrating our Board Member Dr. Mariana Brussoni as the first international recipient of the Joe Frost award presented by the US Play Coalition.

Congratulations Dr. Brussoni! 👏
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