Risky play is often the spark for emergent learning when children are provided with time, space, and freedom to explore the world around them. Teachers can scaffold curricular learning from experiential and emergent learning encountered through play.
Learning Objective: Become more familiar with how curricular learning can be introduced through children’s risky play.
Two videos that highlight how teachers use loose parts play outdoors to leverage personalized, meaningful, learning with their students.
Practical tips and pedagogical guidance for locating curricular learning outdoors.
A PowerPoint pitch deck created to help school leaders, teachers, and parents move forward with a common understanding of OPAL in schools
Please use these prompts to dialogue with colleagues how you might engage with outdoor play and learning.