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Class Outside?!? Did you know there are a lot of benefits that surround having class outside! Take a look at this article by Jill Sutie to find out some of these benefits! greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Check out this paper! Roles of mothers and fathers in supporting child physical activity: a cross-sectional mixed-methods study @E_SolomonMoore @Russ_Jago

🌳 Canadian doctors can now prescribe Canadian National Park year-passes to patients! Learn more here; timescolonist.com/life/bc-do… 🌳

Why do children need to play outside? Check out this article by @drClaire from @HarvardHealth to find out why! health.harvard.edu/blog/6-re… An image with key points has also been attached! 🌳

Check out this video on nature play for babies and how to take babies outside! youtube.com/watch?v=0cUC1riv…

Did you know that going out - even when it is cold - is important (just bundle up!)? A lack of sunlight can impact emotional & physical well-being and adversely affect our circadian rhythms. This in turn can impact sleep, mood, and digestion. Learn more; nbcnews.com/better/health/5-…

Check out how outdoor play might look like from 0-8 years old! raisingchildren.net.au/toddl… A summary of some key ideas has been included in the image attached (:🌴

Check out this video on nature play for babies and how to take babies outside! youtube.com/watch?v=0cUC1riv… 🌳👶

🌱Learn about the importance of teaching outside and why many teachers do not from Project Learning Tree; plt.org/educator-tips/why-te… Key messages have been summarized in the image below (:

Access to active play in nature and outdoors—with its risks—is essential for healthy child development. Check out the link and infographic below for more information! outdoorplaycanada.ca/wp-cont… 🌳 We have also provided a short summary of the article in the image attached (: