08/04/2023
"I never realized that we were only seeing part of a lot of children's personality when we're inside the classroom, but when we go outside you see confidence starting to develop, you see some children have a lot of knowledge about nature that sometimes they are not able to share in the classroom."
"We take them outside and they blossom into a new student who is curious about the world and ready to learn!"
Outdoor Play and Learning: Loose Parts
Come enjoy a day outside with these Ottawa teachers and their students as they engage in cooperative, inquiry-based learning using loose parts. More info on ...
06/02/2023
In the spirit of the "walking school bus" (where neighborhood kids band together with a couple of adults to walk to school together) this community established a once-a-week "Bike Bus" where school kids and a few adults bike a route together to school. We loveeee this idea!!
Promotes exercise
Strengthens friendships
Gets children excited for school
Gives children a sense of freedom
Boosts self-confidence
Could your community do something like this too?
Portland's Alameda Bike Bus Turns One!
On Earth Day 2022, Physical Education teacher Sam Balto - inspired by Barcelona's Bici Bus - decided to attempt to start his own at his school in Alameda neighborhood…
05/12/2023
Check out this inspiring video showing the beautiful transformation of a school recess with loose parts and storage!
So simple yet so powerful!
What happens when you add loose parts to recess?
This video documents a pilot project of Portland Free Play to introduce 'Adventure Play' into recess at Vernon Elementary School in Portland, Oregon. Kids w...
