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Back by popular demand!

This series was created to help educators navigate the outdoors and offering opportunities to engage with loose parts, explore in all weathers, and encourage opportunities for children to challenge themselves to take a risk. Throughout this series, participants will have an opportunity to reflect and share experiences, brainstorm and engage in group discussions, immerse themselves in hands-on experiences, identify connections to Ontario’s Early Learning Frameworks, and strategize how to weave their learning into their daily practice through action planning.

Session 3: Risky Play Throughout the Day; Thursday June 20, 2024; 6:30-9:00pm
Children’s play contains an element of risk, and this session looks at opportunities for risky play being woven into a child’s day. Participants will explore what risk is and develop an understanding of risky play. What would be the implications of risk-averse attitudes towards play? Participants will be encouraged to have an open dialogue to brainstorm the ‘why’ behind offering elements of risk and challenge for children. As a group, we’ll review and learn about the importance of risky play in relation to children’s development and play experiences using up-to-date theories, research documents, and frameworks as a way to increase educator knowledge and confidence.

*Presented in Person in Niagara (Meeting at ECCDC Conference Room, 3550 Schmon Parkway, Thorold and Walking to Glenridge Quarry Naturalization Site)

Registration fee for Niagara Educators is subsidized through funding provided by Niagara Region Children's Services.

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