1,000 Hours Outside
Meet the mom whose simple idea called 1,000 Hours Outside sparked a movement that is gaining worldwide traction. Read more
deprived of play
For most children, the only time they are in control of their world is when they are playing. It's a problem that kids have been deprived of play during the pandemic. Read more
replaced recess playground games
In an effort to eliminate bullying, a school in England has replaced recess playground games with poetry recitations, choir, and quizzes. What do you think? Read more
pandemic bubble
Here’s how to help your kids break out of their pandemic bubble and transition back to being with others. Read more
Tetherball
Tetherball is a game that has been popular on playgrounds, schoolyards, and summer camps for years. The game involves two players who attempt to hit a ball attached to a pole by a rope in opposite directions until one of them wraps the rope completely around the pole and the ball stops. The history of the game is uncertain with some suggesting that in the ninth century it started with the Tatars.
PaRx
Nature prescriptions were named one of the top 8 global wellness trends in 2019. PaRx is breaking ground as Canada's first national, evidence-based nature prescription program. Read more
good sense of humor
Studies suggest that children with a good sense of humor are happier, have higher self-esteem, are more liked by peers, are less stressed and better able to handle the adversities of childhood and life in general. Read more
all shapes and sizes
Nature comes in all shapes and sizes—from a park to a potted plant—and can be used to spark learning and build a classroom community. Read more
looking for games
As more and more schools transition back to in-person learning, educators are looking for games that are physically-distant and don’t require equipment. Here are 6 games to try. Read more
national parks from a distance
National parks offer extraordinary experiences, but it’s not always possible to get to a park in person. Fortunately there are ways to connect with national parks from a distance through digital opportunities and activities. Read more
