Playful Mindset is a national, charitable organization currently operating in the Ottawa, Ontario region with plans to expand nationally in coming years. Their mission is to disrupt adverse childhood experiences and support children and caregivers' mental health through outdoor play. They offer a number of Outdoor Play Support Groups, including: Grief & Loss Gender Based...
Extend summertime nature exploration and its many benefits for children with the Screentime Action Network at Fairplay's Children and Family Nature Inspiration Guide, created by their very own Nature & Play Working Group. Designed to jumpstart outdoor creativity and exploration, this guide is filled with: · Creative outdoor activities · Nature timekeeping tools · Evidence-based resources on nature’s many benefits Click here...
Drawing on a recent research project led by Dr. Tanya Halsall from the Royal Ottawa that explored outdoor learning in Canada, this video was created to share the children’s enjoyment of outdoor learning. Using data from interviews, the video highlights children’s quotes and shares important messages about the benefits and significance of outdoor learning. This...
Fairplay created the newly launched 'Nature Inspiration Guide' to support parents in getting their kids (toddlers to pre-teens) outside! It includes ideas for what to do outside and information on the many benefits nature provides to children (and adults). It also offers tools to help families track the time they spend outside. This carefully curated collection...
City of Neighbors is the fourth book in the ThinkCities series by Andrea Curtis. It is a tool for kids, parents and teachers to learn about placemaking projects around the world. It aims to inspire young people to consider how they can get involved in making their community greener, cleaner, safer and more fun and...
Families Canada is the national association of family support centres. Families Canada ensures that family support organizations have the tools, training and resources they need to do excellent work in a cost-effective manner. Their mission is to champion the priorities, policies, and programs that build the strength of Canada's families. Learn more about Families Canada here!...
Founded in 2007, Muddy Faces is a UK outdoor store which provides outdoor equipment including woodworking, clothing and footwear, as well as resources that support creative play, gardening and much more! They also have a free outdoor hub with a variety of resources including their Outdoor Practitioner Magazine! Learn more about Muddy Faces here! ...
Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS), in collaboration with the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage – Communities, Sport, and Recreation Division, has produced an online and printed booklet on Outdoor Play for parents and caregivers. The booklet, Why Outdoor Play Matters: A practical guide for parents and caregivers includes things like: what to say instead of...
Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS), in collaboration with the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage – Communities, Sport, and Recreation Division, has produced an Outdoor Play Booklet with practical tips and guidance for parents and caregivers. This new resource includes information on many outdoor play topics such as the importance of outdoor play for children, guidance...
Spirit North is a not-for-profit organization that aims to empower Indigenous youth through sport and play. Their 2021-2022 Community Impact Report provides a 5-year overview of their initiatives, shares stories of success, and highlights their reach, impact, and vision. In particular, they highlight how sport and play can serve to advance reconciliation in Canada, by...
