Court Rustemeyer remind us to examine the how, what, and why we do what we do. Have children answer that question. This also helps educators reflect on their practice. Highlight the why. Court Rustemeyer

There is still time to register for How Does Pedagogical Documentation Inform Programming? Come see some examples of new ways to engage children in the process. To register go to playoutdoorsmagazine.ca

As part of our Lawson Foundation funded project, Okanagan College looks forward to welcoming ECE faculty from colleges and universities this week to examine curriculum and policies that influence outdoor pedagogy in colleges and communities.

Dr. Debra Harwood discusses with our college faculty and colleagues from across Canada why teaching college and university students about outdoor pedagogy outdoors helps to assimilate theory and application of theory. Play is vital for all.

I am pleased to announce that our Play Outdoors magazine is entering its second year of publication. You will not want to miss Deidre Craig's article "More Scope for the Imagination (with a nod to Anne with an e). Go to playoutdoorsmagazine.ca to subscribe for your copy today.

I am looking forward to presenting on Tinkering and Stem with Child Care Options Resources & Referral on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022. For information go to childcareoptions.ca/events/in-pers…

I will be speaking at Thrive_Outdoors online Early Learning & Childcare conference Growing the Ambition Together on 5th May. I’ll be speaking about Quality Outdoor Experiences. For more information go to: bit.ly/3MpAfow To book your ticket bit.ly/3v7a7ZR

Okanagan College is pleased to have Jesse Lipscombe, an actor, activist and entrepreneur as our keynote speaker at our Research Innovation Partnership Expo on Tuesday, May 10th. There is still time to register for this free event for our community. Go to okanagan.bc.ca/learning-and-a…

Calling all Early Childhood faculty & colleagues interested in outdoor pedagogy. Okanagan College and partners are hosting the Outdoor Pedagogy: Change makers from diverse perspectives conference on May 16th. Register at okanagan.bc.ca/event/9363-ece… for this free, virtual event.

As part of our Lawson Foundation funded project, I am looking forward to our virtual Outdoor Pedagogy: Change makers from diverse perspectives conference tomorrow. Post secondary educators, researchers, advocates & community partners will examine how to advance outdoor pedagogy.

Dr. Rebecca Isbell is speaking at the Outdoor Pedagogy: Change makers from diverse perspectives conference supported by the Lawson Foundation identifies the importance of children being in environments with increased collaboration, creativity, communication & critical thinking.

Dr. Isbell reminds us that children and early learning professions benefit from being in creative spaces as this is foundational for our communication skills and working in diverse environments. Children need to build creative competence during the early years.

Thank you early learning professionals of Northumberland County, in eastern Ontario for sharing your Saturday with me and in exploring the magic of sticks. I look forward to you sharing the children’s photos using sticks and nature with me.

Play Outdoors magazine has an array of new workshops available. Check out the workshop with Mavis Lewis-Webber scheduled for Saturday, September 17th - Outdoor play values and action workshop. Go to playoutdoorsmagazine.ca for further information.

The Community of Practice group of the Lawson Foundation funded project with Okanagan, Bow Valley, Saskatchewan Polytechnic & NBCC colleges, the YMCA & colleagues are placing provocations outdoors in their neighbourhoods this week-end. We are excited to see how children respond.

Are you interested in sharing your passion for and about outdoor play? Check out playoutdoorsmagazine.ca/writers

Play Outdoors Magazine is pleased to announce a new series of workshops for the winter semester. Go to playoutdoorsmagazine.ca

Today is International Mud Day. We hope children all over Canada have an opportunity to get their hands into the mud today. We have a great points about playing in the mud in this issue of the Play Outdoors magazine. playoutdoorsmagazine.ca

I am looking forward to facilitating the workshop with early learning professionals, "Now that I am in a leadership role, what do I do next" on August 15th, 2023. To register, go to playoutdoorsmagazine.ca/product/now-th…

Play Outdoors magazine has a great selection of workshops for educators working with young children. You won't want to miss the Wonder Wagon workshop with Kat Kerns or Look at the Fence with Beverlie Dietze. Register today. playoutdoorsmagazine.ca/workshops/