Nature Play Resources
Total: 8
| Name | Added by | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Eco Learning Hive - Resources | Danika |
Your one-stop shop for local Environmental Education resources Jul 21st, 2020 Manage |
| Finding Nature - Children & Nature Network | Danika |
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. Jul 21st, 2020 Manage |
| Nature and Why It’s Essential For Kids’ Brains: Information for Parents and Caregivers | Danika |
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. Jul 21st, 2020 Manage |
| Outdoor PLAYbook | Danika |
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. Jul 21st, 2020 Manage |
| Outside Play | Danika |
Outside Play is an online tool to help parents and caregivers gain the confidence to allow their kids to engage in more outdoor play. Jul 21st, 2020 Manage |
| Parachute Canada | Danika |
Parachute Canada is a national injury prevention NGO that provides lots of practical safety tips! Jul 21st, 2020 Manage |
| Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play | Danika |
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. Jul 21st, 2020 Manage |
| Rethink Outside | Danika |
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. Jul 21st, 2020 Manage |