A global network dedicated to creating a world where all people can play and learn in natural environments and have access to quality outdoor experiences!
Joined November 2019
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2 Nov 2020
Introducing PLaTO-Net (Play, Learn & Teach Outdoors Network)! As a part of @OutdoorPlayCA, we are a global network of thought-leaders interested in advancing research & practice related to outdoor play, learning & teaching š . Follow @PLaTO_Net @HALOResearch @DrEunYoungLee.
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17 Dec 2024
š¤Happy to announce that we signed a MoU with @PLaTO_Net, a global network of leaders & experts in #Outdoorplay, risky play, outdoor learning and teaching through play. This partnership will enhance the overlapping key goals of both partners!
Learn more at activehealthykids.org/2024/1ā¦
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A comprehensive, solution-driven systems approach is essential for planetary health. #Physicalactivity, with its both mediating & moderating role in the link between #climatechange indicators & health outcomes may play a central part doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2023-06ā¦ Currently š to read
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31 Aug 2024
"Losing access to outdoor spaces was the biggest challenge for children to be healthy" pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3917ā¦
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28 Mar 2024
Discover the world of play like never before in our latest research š Dive into comprehensive global surveillance and monitoring, plus get access to assessment tools to measure indoor and outdoor active play! #ActivePlay #Research #GlobalHealth šš doi.org/10.1016/j.jesf.2024.ā¦
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25 Jan 2024
From āas safe as possibleā to āas safe as necessaryā: #RiskyPlay improves childrenās physical, mental, and social development. Learn more: cps.ca/en/documents/positionā¦ @suzannebeno
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25 Jan 2024
This is HUGE!! I am beyond delighted to see @CanPaedSociety get behind the importance of #riskyplay for healthy childhood!
Help spread the word!!
25 Jan 2024
From āas safe as possibleā to āas safe as necessaryā: #RiskyPlay improves childrenās physical, mental, and social development. Learn more: cps.ca/en/documents/positionā¦ @suzannebeno
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25 Jan 2024
We're working on a new project to support quality participation of children living with disability in outdoor active play! Stay tuned for more details!
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25 Jan 2024
*BIG NEWS!*
The @CanPaedSociety just published a Position Statement on the benefits of outdoor risky play!
'Paediatricians are encouraged to think of outdoor risky play as one way to help prevent & manage common health problems such as obesity, anxiety, & behavioural issues.'
25 Jan 2024
From āas safe as possibleā to āas safe as necessaryā: #RiskyPlay improves childrenās physical, mental, and social development. Learn more: cps.ca/en/documents/positionā¦ @suzannebeno
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5 Aug 2023
Excited to share my šØNEW PUBšØ on turning apolitical-ness of physical activity research into change, initiating a dialogue that challenges the status quo & redefines its role in today's world. #ClimateChange #CommunityBuilding
Read full commentary šdoi.org/10.1123/jpah.2023-02ā¦
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5 Jul 2023
Only 83 days until the Breath of Fresh Air Outdoor Play Summit!
We are delighted to have Norma Peltier, member of the Wiikwemkoong First Nations, join us to lead our land acknowledgement, smudging, afternoon cedar tea making, and open circle.
Learn more:
outdoorplaysummit.ca/speakerā¦
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5 Jul 2023
What to do about helicopter parenting? How did we get into this mess and how do we get out? Enjoyed my chat with @stephmurrayyyy from @TheAtlantic
theatlantic.com/family/archiā¦
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28 Mar 2023
Really looking forward to getting together this September with folks interested in all things #outdoorplay at @OutdoorPlayCA's new Centre of Excellence in Outdoor Play!
Join me in Ottawa
outdoorplaysummit.ca/
28 Mar 2023
We are thrilled to announce that @mbrussoni will be our keynote speaker at the Breath of Fresh Air Outdoor Play Summit!
Learn more about Dr. Brussoni and her work to normalize #riskyplay here:
outdoorplaysummit.ca/speakerā¦
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28 Mar 2023
We are thrilled to announce that @mbrussoni will be our keynote speaker at the Breath of Fresh Air Outdoor Play Summit!
Learn more about Dr. Brussoni and her work to normalize #riskyplay here:
outdoorplaysummit.ca/speakerā¦
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30 Jun 2022
Curious about what it means to achieve international consensus on key #Outdoorplay, #Outdoorlearning and #Outdoorteaching terms and definitions?
Check out our blog post on the @PLaTO_Net Project!
outdoorplaycanada.ca/2022/06ā¦
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Latest @IJBNPA @PLaTO_Net's Terminology, Taxonomy, Ontology Project is published!
19 authors, 50 consensus participants & 4 surveys resulting in int'l consensus on key terms and definitions in #outdoorplay #outdoorlearning & #outdoorteaching! ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/artā¦
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18 Jun 2022
How do we define and characterize outdoor play, outdoor learning, and outdoor teaching? Confused about definitions? Here's the international consensus. š
15 Jun 2022
@PLaTO_Net's Terminology, Taxonomy, Ontology Project is published in @IJBNPA! 50 consensus participants & 4 surveys resulting in int'l consensus on key terms and definitions in #outdoorplay #outdoorlearning & #outdoorteaching! Check it out! rdcu.be/cPFoj
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15 Jun 2022
What does play, learning, teaching outdoors, outdoor learning, etc mean? Confused about definitions? Here's the international consensus.
15 Jun 2022
@PLaTO_Net's Terminology, Taxonomy, Ontology Project is published in @IJBNPA! 50 consensus participants & 4 surveys resulting in int'l consensus on key terms and definitions in #outdoorplay #outdoorlearning & #outdoorteaching! Check it out! rdcu.be/cPFoj
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15 Jun 2022
Itās not just educators who are researching the importance of outdoor play & learning. This is a diverse sector of study that is complicated by inconsistent terminology across fields of study. This new publication seeks to harmonize definitions. Check it out! š
15 Jun 2022
Outdoor play/learning sounds fun! But what does that even mean? How can we measure it?
Check out the hot-off-the-pressš„ int'l consensus-based work providing definitions for outdoor play/learning other relevant terms and how they are related! @IJBNPA
ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/artā¦
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PLaTO-Net retweeted
15 Jun 2022
Finally online:
ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/artā¦
A new consensus paper on Play, Learn, and Teach Outdoors - terminology, taxonomy, and ontology
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@DrEunYoungLee
@mbrussoni
@Greg_Mannion
@MarkFLeather
@OutdoorPlayCA
and many more @PLaTO_Net members
#outdoor
#education
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15 Jun 2022
@PLaTO_Net's Terminology, Taxonomy, Ontology Project is published in @IJBNPA! 50 consensus participants & 4 surveys resulting in int'l consensus on key terms and definitions in #outdoorplay #outdoorlearning & #outdoorteaching! Check it out! rdcu.be/cPFoj
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