Nature Play Resources
Total: 8
Name | Added by | Description |
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Rethink Outside | haileyrenaud |
Rethink Outside is a call to action for all who believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy time outdoors, because when people connect with nature we all benefit. Apr 1st, 2020 Manage |
Finding Nature - Children & Nature Network | haileyrenaud |
Each week, the Children & Nature Network will be posting new resources from incredible partners, tips, tools, blogs and webinars, along with the best and brightest ideas from the field. Mar 30th, 2020 Manage |
Eco Learning Hive - Resources | haileyrenaud |
Your one-stop shop for local Environmental Education resources Aug 17th, 2018 Manage |
Parachute Canada | Nicole |
Parachute Canada is a national injury prevention NGO that provides lots of practical safety tips! Apr 27th, 2017 Manage |
Nature and Why It’s Essential For Kids’ Brains: Information for Parents and Caregivers | Nicole |
Despite all the advances made in modern society, many of today’s children and youth seem to struggle with physical and mental health problems. The good news is that there is a single intervention that can help our children’s physical, mental and spiritual health all at the same time: spontaneous, unstructured outdoor play. There are many things we can do to help get our kids outside so that they can do what kids used to do — and be happier and healthier for it. Apr 27th, 2017 Manage |
Outdoor PLAYbook | Nicole |
The Outdoor PLAYbook offers a selection of leading research and best practices for school grounds in the following areas: landscape architecture, sustainable design, economic and phasing strategies, child development, injury prevention, and outdoor educational opportunities. Apr 27th, 2017 Manage |
Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play | Nicole |
Access to active play in nature and outdoors—with its risks—is essential for healthy child development.
We recommend increasing children’s opportunities for self-directed play outdoors in all settings—at home, at school, in child care, the community and nature. Apr 27th, 2017 Manage |
Outside Play | Nicole |
Outside Play is an online tool to help parents and caregivers gain the confidence to allow their kids to engage in more outdoor play. Apr 27th, 2017 Manage |