Outdoor play and learning can be unpredictable. Dynamic decisions are sometimes necessary and are made with the best information you have in the moment. Teachers have a responsibility to identify and mitigate emerging hazards. Rural hazards may include wildlife encounters, open water, or high winds in forested areas.
Learning Objective: Identify and mitigate hazards in your rural learning environment.
Adventure Smart recommendations for Trip planning, training, and packing essentials in the backcountry
Recommendations and considerations when taking a group into wilderness areas
This Risk-Benefit Assessment toolkit supports educators who encourage outdoor play. The toolkit includes helpful information on why outdoor risky play is important for child development.
Please use these prompts to dialogue with colleagues how you might engage with outdoor play and learning.