Why children love outdoor play. Guide first developed for educators, based on our Early Childhood Outside (ECO) study.
Why children love outdoor play. Guide first developed for educators, based on our Early Childhood Outside (ECO) study.
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Recommended guidelines for time kids spend outside. Guide first developed for educators, based on our Early Childhood Outside (ECO) study.
Recommended guidelines for time kids spend outside. Guide first developed for educators, based on our Early Childhood Outside (ECO) study.
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Tips for letting kids play more freely. Guide first developed for educators, based on our early Childhood Outside (ECO) study.
Tips for letting kids play more freely. Guide first developed for educators, based on our early Childhood Outside (ECO) study.
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Benefits of outdoor play on children's development, physical health and wellbeing. Guide first developed for educators, based on our Early Childhood Outside (ECO) study.
Benefits of outdoor play on children's development, physical health and wellbeing. Guide first developed for educators, based on our Early Childhood Outside (ECO) study.
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Best clothing so children are ready to play outside in all weather conditions. Guide developed for educators - but can be used by anyone - based on our Early Childhood Outside (ECO) study.
Best clothing so children are ready to play outside in all weather conditions. Guide developed for educators - but can be used by anyone - based on our Early Childhood Outside (ECO) study.
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This New York Times bestseller by Jonathan Haidt includes a chapter on the importance of unstructured, outdoor and risky play for children's wellbeing and development, with work by Mariana Brussoni.
This New York Times bestseller by Jonathan Haidt includes a chapter on the importance of unstructured, outdoor and risky play for children's wellbeing and development, with work by Mariana Brussoni.
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Approaches parents can take in talking to their kids as they navigate increasing independence.
Approaches parents can take in talking to their kids as they navigate increasing independence.
Great resource on why shade structures are important to playgrounds, and how to include shade in outdoor space design.
Great resource on why shade structures are important to playgrounds, and how to include shade in outdoor space design.
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Great read on getting kids (and adults) away from screens. Includes Mariana Brussoni talking about children's outdoor risky play.
Great read on getting kids (and adults) away from screens. Includes Mariana Brussoni talking about children's outdoor risky play.
Outdoor play is a basic childhood need and taking risks is a necessary part of play. Whether jumping in a pile of leaves, climbing a tree, or playing street hockey, children are often happiest when playing. These kinds of experiences are a lot less common for kids today.
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