SaskOutdoors Guide to Outdoor Play and Education – Digital Download

This document was created by SaskOutdoors to support outdoor educators/enthusiasts, both experienced and new. It supports Teachers, Early Childhood Educators and Group Leaders. This comprehensive outdoor play guide provides valuable information about outdoor play, including the concept of risky play and its benefits. This guide will serve as a practical "how-to" resource, offering strategies to gain support from parents and administrators, packing lists, and procedural considerations. Additionally, it will include connections to the Saskatchewan Curriculum and The Play and Exploration Guide, lesson plans for teachers, and methods for assessing outdoor play. The guide aims to inspire educators and caregivers to incorporate outdoor play into their routines, emphasizing its importance for child development. Which addresses both the theoretical and practical aspects of outdoor play. It seeks to create a well-rounded approach to outdoor education. With this guide, SaskOutdoors hopes to foster a greater appreciation for nature and active play among children and communities across Saskatchewan.