The survey by Learning through Landscapes and the Early Childhood Forum found strong support for outdoor play, but a wide variation in what children are offered and a need for more staff training. The ...

Brianne Bruijns receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Western University provides funding as a ...

Outdoor play helps children learn skills, develop physical strength, and benefits mental well-being. Time outdoors can also provide an opportunity to make friends. Outdoor play comes in many forms. It ...

A new daycare in Kanata that's exploring the benefits of outdoor play is pushing for looser regulations around the amount of time children can spend outside. The Forest Explorers Outdoor Learning ...

In an age where digital screens dominate much of our time, the critical importance of outdoor play for children’s development ...