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Play Outside

@PlayOutsideNS

Our goal is to engage with the public on the importance of outdoor play (with its risks) to children’s health and wellbeing.

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Joined February 2019
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Hello Nova Scotia friends and those further afield. We're getting ready to celebrate the 1st UN #internationaldayofplay. We'll be enjoying a few #playeveryday moments and hope you'll join us. More here - playgroundology.wordpress.co… Details to follow this week...
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My PhD study! Share with any N.S. teachers you may know 😊
NS Active Smarter Kids Project (@nsaskproject) profile pictureNS Active Smarter Kids Project@nsaskproject11 Apr 2024
Do you teach grades 4-5 or 7-8 and have been trained in and conduct NS ASK lessons? Do you want to share your experiences and talk about how these lessons impact you and your students? See below for more details on how to get involved in this research study! @DalHealth
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Educators! You can now sign-up for FREE Fall #OutdoorLearning Virtual Workshops! At 60 mins in length, they come jam-packed with ideas, inspiration & resources from some of the top outdoor learning organizations, educators & experts in North America! outdoorlearningstore.com/wor…
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Replying to @PLaTO_Net
@PLaTO_Net's Terminology, Taxonomy, Ontology Project is published in @IJBNPA! 50 consensus participants & 4 surveys resulting in int'l consensus on key terms and definitions in #outdoorplay #outdoorlearning & #outdoorteaching! Check it out! rdcu.be/cPFoj
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A good article for today. 20 ways to get kids active outside on rainy days activeforlife.com/get-kids-a… # @EverActiveAB @activeforlife
20 ways to get kids active outside on rainy days

20 ways to get kids active outside on rainy days

Rainy days are a great opportunity for playful, outdoor fun! Check out these activities that your kids will love to do outside in the rain.

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Sarah Moore@ParaPLAYHub13 Jun 2022
From juggling to cricket: How parents and teachers can help kids kick the pandemic slump | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/learning-…
From juggling to cricket: How parents and teachers can help kids kick the pandemic slump | CBC News

From juggling to cricket: How parents and teachers can help kids kick the pandemic slump | CBC News

Daily physical activity levels for Canadian children and teens dropped significantly during the pandemic, as school itself has become more sedentary. It's time, say experts, to get kids moving again. 

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High quality play boosts later mental health. Great research from @VickyYiranZhao out today: theguardian.com/society/2022… - congratulations!
Improved mental health for children who play well with peers by age three

Improved mental health for children who play well with peers by age three

Cambridge University study connects ‘peer play ability’ with better mental health at age seven

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Sarah Moore@ParaPLAYHub13 Jun 2022
Check out tonight's @CBCNews. Featuring some of our studies on the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's movement. 👇 cbc.ca/player/play/204272544… @DalhousieU @DalHealth @Dal_HAHP @DalHPI @IWKHealth @IWKFoundation
Kids’ physical activity declined during pandemic, study shows

Kids’ physical activity declined during pandemic, study shows

The majority of children didn’t get enough physical activity during the pandemic, a study shows, and now schools and parents across the country are working to get kids moving again.

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Stoked about our latest @PlayOutsideUBC research testing the effectiveness of our outsideplay.ca tool to help support early childhood educators in increasing #outdoorplay in childcare! Inspired by our team, including @Roomtoplay & @f_munday jmir.org/2022/6/e36826
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There is plenty of evidence that nature calms & soothes the emotions of humans. There's plenty of evidence that humans need nature more than ever. #MentalHealthMatters #naturebasedsolutions #Outdoorplay #environmental #GrowUpGreener
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DYK that #ActiveSchoolTravel helps kids lead healthier lifestyles and improves their school performance? @activeforlife shares the many benefits of ACT here: ow.ly/LJ1O50JjSEz #BiketoSchoolWeek! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ @OntarioAST @ParticipACTION @ChildHealthCan @parachute ^ad
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It’s #WorldBicycleDay, a time to remind all commuters to do their part for #RoadSafety. Motorists, do a triple check for cyclists when turning, this check is especially important when turning right.
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Congrats to @CHEO HALOites @louisecdelannoy @kheanabeau Lindsay MacDonald & Dr Mark Tremblay on their pub 'Environmental Scan of Child and Youth #Outdoorplay-Based Project, Programs, Activities and Services Available in Canada During the #COVID19 Pandemic' muse.jhu.edu/article/855978
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Peeple@PeepleCentre23 May 2022
A Monday reminder on the importance of play. Playing gives children the time to choose, decide and explore, learn about the world and develop new ideas and skills. Be a playful companion and enter into a child’s play world! (📷: @marcjohns) #playmatters #peeptips
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Bike to School Week is next week! Learn more and register on the @GCCCanada website! @sflkirk @IBIKEHFX bikemonth.ca/biketoschoolwee…
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@apiplay24 May 2022
New study shows that adventurous #play benefits #children's #mentalhealth, decreasing anxiety and depression. Away from the home setting, #playgrounds are the most popular location for #outdoorplay: bit.ly/3wMgnFH @DrHelenDodd #PlayMustStay #EqualPlay
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Make outdoor nature art 🌿🐶 Via Run Wild My Child on Facebook #natureplay #outdoorplay #imaginativeay – at Bristol, England
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When your child plays outdoors, they move more and sit less. This helps your child figure out how to get around, gain independence and spend more time playing with friends. More about unstructured #outdoorplay at ow.ly/m7Go50JhURG #TurnSafetyOn
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Are you an early childhood educator with experience caring for African Nova Scotian children? We want to hear from you! We are conducting interviews with ECEs to learn more about the play experiences of young Black learners. Participants will receive a $20 giftcard. Please share!
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