Learn more about Freedom! An OPAL online free open day by OPAL Outdoor Play and Learning CIC. On Thursday 30 June, we’ll bring together researchers, school leaders and education thinkers to ponder how we can make sure more children have […]
May Merriment & Regrowth
Read more about child-directed activity and independence Freedom within Structure: Safely fostering child-directed activity and movement. How to Lovingly Nurture Your Child’s Independence.
April: Rebirth and Renewal
Plan a nature theme this month. Read CBC Tips for Easy Birdwatching with Kids or Beginners getting started birdwatching with children OR Share some of these Earth Day videos. Have fun this Easter and read about Creative Easter Egg Hunts […]
March: Spring Awakening
Educators – read about Five Strategies to develop critical thinkers. If you are hooked on Wordle consider a new program now available for children called Spellie. A local Vancouver team offers this free word game for kids with different levels […]
February – Cold Hands, Warm Hearts
Interest to learn more about creating your own Sensory Play Bins? Read about Connecting Through Sensory Play or check this guide to sensory bins from the blog, Parenting Chaos. Learn more about the benefits of sensory bins for children or […]
January – Beginnings and Endings
Read about ways to enjoy and celebrate the rhythms of play in the winter. Here is a bucket list of Winter activities to enjoy with children. Here are more Winnie the Pooh Quotes.
December – Giving and Receiving
For Parents or educators interested to read about Self Regulation with even more details. Dr. Toy (Stevanne Auerbach PhD), a leading expert on play, toys, and children’s products, outlines the value of toys and questions to consider before selecting a […]
November 3 – Remembering
Read about how to play together to reinforce math concepts using counters.
October 7 – Attitude of Gratitude – Part 2
Seven year old Molly Wright gives one of the best Ted Talks for parents and educators about How Every Child can Thrive by Five. (7:40 mins.) You will definitely want to view this! A brief article providing parents with tips […]
September – Attitude of Gratitude – Pt. 1
This BC Ministry document outlines the Mental Health in Schools Strategy This companion report shares Key Principles and Strategies for K-12 Mental Health Promotion in Schools with sample documents from districts around the province.