Children are naturally drawn to risky play—taking physical chances, seeking excitement, and satisfying curiosity—and are more physically active when playing outdoors.

Delivered by 4 experts in the field (see bios below) with decades of experience, course participants will receive research evidence alongside practical and accessible strategies for overcoming common barriers for implementing risky play at school.

The newly released Embracing Risky Play at School resource introduces readers to outdoor play and learning (OPAL) in the kindergarten to middle school years, explains the difference between risks and hazards, presents the concept of “Yes” spaces, and describes how and why risky play supports academic development and student well-being.

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