Loose parts play comes with some small associated risks. As either an educator or parent it is a good idea to be aware of what these risks are, and how to either prevent or manage them. In...
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If you see children being engaged in loose parts play, you can see for yourself many of the obvious benefits. Children get really involved, much more so often than in adult-led activities. They seem...
There are so many children these days that are obsessed with superheroes. Superhero play infiltrates everything: games involving the Three Little Pigs are suddenly invaded by the Hulk and Spider...
Tool play is so important for children, and develops many key skills and abilities. Using tools in forest school allows children to experience danger in the form of risky equipment. You can find out...
In preschool fun and engaging circle games can teach many crucial skills that children can then use to deepen their play. Eye contact, turn-taking, understanding emotions, and listening are all key...
It seems kind of intuitive to us all that risky play comes with lots of benefits. When we see children climbing trees, rolling down hills, jumping off logs, and just generally having good physical...