Play in the news

Better grades might be found on the playground.

A new study of elementary-age children shows that those who were not part of an after-school exercise program tended to pack on a particular type of body fat that can have deleterious impacts on brain health and thinking. But prevention and treatment could be as simple as playing more games of tag.

Read the full story about this soon to be released study in the New York Times.

The International School Grounds Alliance (ISGA) is a global network of organizations and professionals working to enrich children’s learning and play by improving the way school grounds are designed and used.

They have produced two Videos showcasing innovative school grounds around the world.

Play Wales has created this very useful and informative one page guide as attached.

As printed at the Nature Play WA website:

Nature Play WA is excited to present award-winning outdoor play expert Adam Bienenstock as our keynote speaker in a half-day forum on the benefits of risk in outdoor play.

As Posted by Goodstart Early Learning - 03 April 2017