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EP9: Part 1 | Does Your Child Play Enough? with Kath Prisk
10/20/2024
EP9: Part 1 | Does Your Child Play Enough? with Kath Prisk
Cath Prisk is a play guru and one of the nicest people on the planet! Thereâs nothing Cath doesnât know about the benefits of being outdoors, and she has been passionately campaigning for the importance of play for many years. This conversation will make you want to throw your childâor yourselfâoutside in all weathers, find the tallest tree to climb, or catapult yourself across the garden. We dive into the six risks all children should experience for healthy development, discuss what playtime should look like in schools, and were inspired to drop everything and play! This episode is split into two parts, giving you manageable bites to absorb the richness of Cathâs wisdom. Key statistics 97% of teachers say that outdoor play is critical for children to reach their full potential. 88% of teachers say that children are happier after playing outdoors. 88% of teachers say that children are more engaged in learning when taking lessons outdoors. 86% of teachers say that playing outdoors gives children a better understanding of the environment. 44% of teachers have increased outdoor learning since getting involved in Outdoor Classroom Day. Key findings Getting outdoors connects us to the places we live and the environments we will want to protect. Getting outdoors results in better learning outcomes, across the board. The benefits of outdoor learning and play last beyond early education. Outdoor learning and play create healthier, more active children. Time spent outdoors boosts mental health. ********************** Don't forget to join the conversation with ********************** Join the conversation: Email us at Follow Us on Instagram: Learn More About Us: Kate: Lucy: Podcast Sponsor:
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