This new Inclusive Active Play Key Terms and Concepts sheet developed by our SPROUT-able team breaks down some of the language used when discussing inclusivity in active outdoor play. This resource applies the AIMPA recommendations. Download the term sheet here! ...
Compared to indoor spaces, outdoor spaces can vary substantially, and therefore the quality of the space, and the experience of play and learning outdoors, can in turn vary substantially. This table was developed by the Quality Subcommittee of the Canadian Centre for Outdoor Play’s National Panel on Regulating Outdoor and Land Based ECE to bring together key resources that illustrate how quality...
Au Grand Air Cooperative – Nature-Based Education The Au Grand Air Cooperative – Nature-Based Education offers a unique educational approach focused on fostering a harmonious relationship with nature. Its experienced team possesses extensive expertise and solid skills acquired in various fields, including teaching, psychoeducation, outdoor special education, physical education, early childhood development, and nature-based and adventure-based...
With the snow gone, flowers starting to bloom, and birds beginning to sing, here are some fun, creative ways kids can play outdoors this season! Access the article here!...
Nature en jeux *These are french services and resources.* Nature en Jeux is an organization dedicated to fostering a meaningful connection with nature through education. Its mission is to support the holistic development of children through contact with nature, particularly through outdoor workshops as well as training and support for early childhood and preschool professionals. The organization offers...
The American Horticultural Society is pleased to introduce the AHS Youth Sensory Gardening Manual, a free new digital resource detailing how to design inclusive sensory gardens for children that engage the eight senses. The manual was created by AHS and written by Dr. Amy Wagenfeld, professor at University of Washington and past presenter at the AHS...
ActivePlay.ca, created by Active for Life, offers a rich collection of early childhood education resources designed to help children engage in physically active play every day. The site includes videos, posters, and evidence-informed articles on the benefits of active play available in 11 languages, making it an accessible tool for educators and families across diverse...
Active for Life has released a wide range of free, downloadable posters and activity guides to help families promote children's physical literacy including games, scavenger hunts, bingo cards and much more. These resources are available in 12 languages including Arabic, Chinese, French, Punjabi, Spanish, Ukrainian, Farsi and more! Find all posters here....
The Mixed Research Unit (UMR) Petite enfance, grandeur nature is a structural and multidisciplinary entity that supports and guides research projects on nature-based education, whether they originate from the needs of educational settings, researchers, decision-makers, or other community stakeholders. Learn more here....
This project led by UMR Petite enfance, grandeur nature, aimed to disseminate the results of the work carried out as part of the research project ‘Alex – Nature-Based Education: An Innovative Approach to Supporting the Educational Success of Young Children’, in collaboration with the Association québécoise des CPE (AQCPE). The dissemination was completed through three...
