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...
The 2015 Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play served as a galvanizing force for the outdoor play sector in Canada and inspiration for stakeholders globally. It brought together previously disconnected groups from education, community, health, environment, wildlife, ecology, law, and Indigenous rights that collectively shared a passion for outdoor play. The Position Statement provided direction...
The Association Québécoise des CPE (AQCPE) is proud to present “Projet Alex – Nature-based early childhood education” framework, now available in English. This is a very practical book, intended for professionals who work with toddlers! The eight principles that make up this pedagogical approach are extensively described to facilitate its implementation. Exercises, tools, and tips...
In collaboration with the Canadian Disability Participation Project, The Steadward Centre for Personal and Physical Achievement, and the Adapt Lab, a team of researchers and practitioners with expertise in childhood disability, inclusive play, and community programming have produced a Quality Participation on Playgrounds Blueprint resource. It is adapted from the Canadian Disability Participation Project’s Blueprint...
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...
Dr. Brianne Bruijns and Dr. Trish Tucker are launching a new research study to gather Canadian parents' perspectives regarding their educational background and needs pertaining to healthy movement behaviours, as well as their knowledge and confidence in this area. This will act as a needs assessment study for an extension of their TEACH e-Learning course,...
The Canadian Centre for Outdoor Play collaborative invites those interested in outdoor early childhood education to come join our community of practice! Our community of practice is geared towards early childhood educators across Canada that are interested in and/or already in support of regularly bringing children outdoors. The overarching ethos is to promote collaboration, avoid duplication...
Early bird registration is now open for the upcoming 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning, hosted by the Outdoor Learning Store! This initiative encourages and empowers educators to deepen their understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives while strengthening connections with the local land. The Outdoor Learning Store team have confirmed an incredible line-up of Indigenous presenters and learning...
On May 16th, 2023, Outdoor Play Canada will be hosting a Risky Outdoor Play webinar, featuring speakers from Canada, the US, and Norway! This 90min webinar will begin with a summary of research from each of our speakers, followed by what's sure to be a lively discussion! Join us! Register here. ...
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities has released its 2023 State of Sport Report, an annual survey on the continued impact of the pandemic on youth sport in Canada. The new report reveals one major barrier keeping kids on the sidelines: rising costs. In fact, nearly half of parents surveyed said they cannot afford to register their kids...
