Rain transforms our play area. Dressing appropriately means we can still have fun.

Humewood 💙’s mud! A little rain brings a new aspect to play! Michael Follett OPAL Founder and Director Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC Shelley Laskin Andrew Howard

A great resource from our friends at Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC 😊

Sneak peak at tomorrow's Cresthaven Carnaval obstacle course. Grade 4s did an excellent job executing design-thinking: plan, build, test, re-build, repeat. What a final product!

Recess with the trees: roasting marshmallow by the fire, classic fort, base/snowball

We had a wonderful, sunny morning for exploring the new snowfall. We love that there is ice between the fluffy new layer and the “snow day” layer.

So many #OPALschools getting making the most of winter play opportunities! #getoutsideandplay

We're so excited to share The Case for Play in Schools with you - the first-ever comprehensive review of the academic and literary research evidence supporting the case for better play in primary schools.

Download it 👇
outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/research-and-e… #OPALSchools #OPALOpenDay

The work of reconciliation includes healing relationships with the natural world. This free U of T Mississauga event featuring Robin Wall Kimmer will explore how we can take action and start rebuilding those relationships.

Puddle+boots+rain pants = best recess!

Have you heard of Michael Follett OPAL Founder and Director? It focuses on healthy, engaging play opportunities for all students, and recognizes that play is developmentally important! Read more about the power of play & the importance of outdoor child-led movement at school: bit.ly/3kDcHl7

Check out Avinash Mani speaking about his OPAL experience today at the OPAL Open Day on YouTube live: m.youtube.com/watch?v=7y5-2P… #outdoorplay

Couldn't agree more Maximum City! Let's do all we can to support a #SummerOfPlay !
via The Globe and Mail
@outdoorplayca IPA_Canada
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HAPPY EARTH DAY! 🌎 Join me for eco-art making at #EECOM2021 Nuite Verte tomorrow night! We’ll explore mark making inspired by and using nature. No art experience or fancy materials needed-we’ll make use of kitchen scraps, recycled paper and simple materials!:) #earthday2021

Government of Ontario:
Vaccinate All Teachers and Support Staff ASAP - Sign the Petition! chng.it/sVqVRBGj via Change.org Canada

Starting off the gardening season with a visit to a Toronto District School Board virtual classroom. Such a pleasure to share my (obsessive) passion for growing with students :) 🌱💚 Ian Lawrence #environmentaleducation #growyourownfood

How important is play for protecting #wellbeing ? Compare the differences in emotions of children/youth who report a decrease in play during pandemic to those who maintain/increase play.

Happy snowy play to all the kiddos heading back to school today - and those at home too! #getoutsideandplay

Calling all #school leaders! Are you looking to increase the confidence, resilience and happiness of children as they come out of lockdown?

Get inspired by 10 other schools from the UK and Canada at our FREE online open day on 2 March!

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“Cities spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on playground equipment when all kids really want is a giant pile of filthy snow to push each other off” 🤣❄️ #LetThemPlay cbc.ca/news/canada/sa…