In the Muck
Ideas, Inspiration and Thoughts from the Field
Winter Boots for Adults
We are the gatekeepers to children’s outdoor play. If we are cold or uncomfortable the experiences of the children may be impacted as we want to go in! Keeping our hands and feet warm in winter is one way we can ensure children have time outside in all weather. The video below gives a few…
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Have I Found the Perfect Snow Pants? Updated November 2023
It is challenging to find snowpants that fit my body. Is my search finally over?
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So, you wanna work with children outside.
I regularly receive emails from people who want to know how they can start an outdoor learning program or just work with children in outdoor environments. What advice do I give? Well, as with most things in life, it depends! Here are few of my thoughts.
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Did you have fun?
Play is so much more than fun! This question dismisses the complexities of play, we can do better.
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The $169 Stump
One of the big educational supply companies is now selling stumps! In this blog I share my opinion on all this.
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Alberta Child Care Regulation Update
Alberta will have new child care regulation on February 1. In this blog I share any of the updates that relate directly to outdoor play and experiences.
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Moving Loose Parts Outdoors
4 ideas on how to move loose parts in and out of a play space if you don’t have permanent outdoor storage.
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Heading back to School with Outdoor Learning
All the conversations I am having right now with parents and teachers revolve around going back to school in September.
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Outdoor Loose Parts Storage Ideas
Weird shapes and random stuff make loose parts amazing for play but a challenge for storing. In this blog I share a few ideas for storage I have come across in various settings.
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