How often do your children play, and by play I don't mean on their screens. How often do your children get outside, run, climb and play without you watching? Without someone saying "be careful" without worrying about how messy they get?

Today on the show, a conversation with Jane Pilskalnietis about all things play and more importantly outdoor play.

Highlights from the show: 

- The need for outdoor natural spaces - How to create opportunities for play

- The need for the adults to get out of the way of children's play

- The importance of play and how it supports children in learning both academics and social skills

- Different types of play

- How teachers can incorporate play in different ways

Web sites to explore:

- Children and Nature Network

- Play Wales

- Canadian Public Health Association

Book:

Last Child in the Woods - by Richard Louv 

Balanced and Barefoot - by Angela Hanscom 

Free to Learn - by Peter Gray

Want to learn more about Jane and her work? Check out her web page Wild and Bright Play. You can also find her on Instagram @janepilskalnietis, on Twitter @janepilsky, and LinkedIn @Janepilskalnietis.

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