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Early Years Physical Literacy
- Jul 11, 2018
- 1 min
What do you do when you don’t know what to do outdoors?
Have your kids try this outdoor activity! Click the image to view the activity.
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- Jul 5, 2018
- 1 min
Balloon Tennis!
This super simple activity is one that kids can help create, and then use! Balloon tennis is a great summer time activity for inside or o...
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- Jul 2, 2018
- 1 min
Year-round outdoor play can boost kids’ performance in school
"Through the opportunities it affords for unstructured play and exploration, time spent outside also allows children to develop self-dire...
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- Jun 25, 2018
- 1 min
Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (ages 0-4)
New Canadian movement guidelines for young children.
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- Jun 19, 2018
- 1 min
The Land - Short Documentary Film
The Land is a short documentary film about the nature of play, risk and hazard set in The Land, a Welsh "adventure" playground. At The La...
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- Jun 7, 2018
- 1 min
Kids happier in play spaces with elements of nature, study suggests
Playing in nature is not a new concept. But it is one that is garnering more attention. Click the image to view this neat article.
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- May 29, 2018
- 1 min
Please, can we stop all the indoor recesses?
Have a look at this article and let us know how you feel about indoor recess. Click the image to be redirected to the article.
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- May 24, 2018
- 1 min
Japanese Kindergarten with no Walls
Wow. Check this out!
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- May 18, 2018
- 0 min
Study: Too Many Structured Activities May Hinder Children's Executive Functioning
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- May 10, 2018
- 1 min
Why kids need to climb trees
The debate over children's rights to freedom of movement and why adults think they can block it. Have a look at the article and let us kn...
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- Apr 24, 2018
- 1 min
Why is Unstructured Play Crucial?
"Play flourishes when adults support it in a skillful and subtle manner. If adults are too involved and directive, play deteriorates." <3...
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- Apr 18, 2018
- 1 min
We are Born to Climb
Take a quick look at this video of a baby learning to climb on this home-made climbing wall! Encouraging risky play and active movement f...
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- Apr 10, 2018
- 1 min
Obstacle course for your back yard!
Getting ready to add elements to your day care centre or back yard? Check out this neat obstacle course you could set up!
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- Apr 3, 2018
- 1 min
Are Edmonton Toddlers Meeting the New 24-Hour Movement Guidelines?
Take a look at this info-graphic with the new movement guidelines for toddlers. Click the image to view the guidelines.
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- Mar 29, 2018
- 1 min
Don’t Tell My Kid to Stop Going Up the Slide!
"When we raise our kids inside adult constructed boxes with adult imposed limits and adult scripted play, we take away the challenge of t...
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- Mar 23, 2018
- 1 min
Active Learning Park Opening for 2018 Season in April!
It's TRUE! Granary Road's Active Learning Park is opening for the 2018 season in April! Three kilometers of trails lead kids of all ages...
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- Mar 21, 2018
- 1 min
University of Lethbridge - ECE webinars
Join Lethbridge College for our Early Childhood Education professional development webinar series. Listen and interact with leading Early...
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Early Years Physical Literacy
- Mar 16, 2018
- 1 min
Facts About the Importance of Play
Are you an ECE who needs help talking to parents about the importance of play? Click the image to see this neat Pinterest idea!
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