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SaskOutdoors was recently interviewed by CBC on why it is important to get outdoors in the winter, how to do so safely, and where to go for resources to support outdoor play in all seasons. In their chat, Justine Wheeler, Outdoor Play Coordinator for SaskOutdoors, gave a shout-out to Outdoor Play Canada and the Outdoor...

Momentum is building at an international scale around taking a more playful approach to learning in schools. To document this movement, Edutopia put together a Making Learning More Playful video series, documenting how six schools in four countries adopted a playful learning mindset. Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School (PETES) was among the four filmed, where principal...

November 20th is World Children’s Day, UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Today and everyday, make space for children and youth to raise their voices on the issues that matter to them. Learn more here!   ...

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The Outdoor Play Canada 2023 Awards will be presented at this year’s Breath of Fresh Air Outdoor Play Summit!  If you know of an individual or organization that has demonstrated exceptional commitment and leadership in the promotion of outdoor play, nominate them for an OPC award! Award categories include: 2023 OPC Honour Award Dr. Mariana Brussoni...

Thank you to Families Canada for providing this post! Happy Summer! Summer is a great time to relax, play, and enjoy time with your family, whether at home, or outdoors with others. This summer, Families Canada, encourages all educators, parents, and family support service providers to find new ways to support children’s play as they play alone,...

Thank you to Gerben Helleman (The Hague University of Applied Sciences) for providing this post. This article was originally published in the Urban Springtime. When my daughter was born eleven years ago, many new worlds opened for me. In addition to the world of diapers and sleepless nights, my use and perception of public space changed. The...

Thank you to Alex Smith (PlayGroundology) for providing this post. This article was originally published in the Ornamentum. ARTICLE 31 OF THE U.N. CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD recognizes the child’s right to play. Where do children exercise this right? Well, given the chance, just about anywhere. Play is a tough act to contain. It...

Sask Outdoors hosts a regular podcast on all things environmental enjoyment and education. Episode 9 featured Outdoor Play Canada's Dr. Louise de Lannoy as she chatted with the hosts about outdoor play in Canada, the PLaTO-Net global terminology project, the new Canadian Centre for Outdoor Play, and one thing she would change about the world. Listen...

This post was originally published on GlobeNewswire and written by Evergreen. On Thursday, October 6, 2022, Evergreen marked the completion of its Climate Ready Schools Pilot at a Milton, ON public school, as part of a school- and community-wide celebration. The first-of-its-kind in Canada, the Climate Ready Schools project has transformed the school ground at Irma...