Outdoor play & learning (OPAL) researcher 🌱 K-7 Teacher Consultant 🌱School Gardens 🌱 Outdoor Classrooms 🌱 Risky Play 🌱 Author

Joined March 2014
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Dr. Megan Zeni retweeted
Could it be that our schools are TOO SAFE? Join me for a fascinating conversation with @MBrussoni and @RoomToPlay about child development, affordable risks, and outdoor play in our schools. 0:00:00 - Welcoming Dr. Mariana Brussoni and Dr. Megan Zeni 2:00 - Distinguishing between RISKS and HAZARDS in the school environment 5:24 - As safe as necessary but not as safe as possible 7:14 - Surplus safety as a barrier to development 10:06 - The 17-second pause before intervening 12:42 - Links between the decline of risky play and the rise in student anxiety 18:35 - Creating 'Yes spaces' in our schools 27:02 - Healthy rough-and-tumble play vs actual aggression 30:19 - Items to add to a playground 35:22 - Going outdoors consistently beats occasional trips 38:16 - How and where to connect with the authors online
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🎶👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What a wonderful Early Learning Family Event! Families enjoyed playful explorations, a lively concert, connected w/ community partners, & built relationships w/other families & SD38 Early Learning staff. Thank you for being part of such a joyful afternoon 💛 @SD38elcc
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Happening tomorrow afternoon! 👇 #sd38learn
Join us for our third Early Learning Family event at Thompson Elementary featuring Will‘s Jams @willsjamsmusic No registration required.
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How lucky am I? SEED is one of the many projects I get to support in my day to day work as an early learning teacher consultant in #sd38 🫶 #sd38learn
Our S.E.E.D Family Learning series is planting seeds for lifelong learning! This four-part series reviewed the importance of outdoor play for strengthening social & emotional learning, numeracy & literacy skills in the early years for children aged 0-5 @sd38ELCC
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Looking for an on-demand opportunity to hear @mbrussoni & I talk about the research supporting #riskyplay plus our top tips for creating conditions that support risky play in schools? We’ve recorded a session for this year’s @IPAUSA_PLAY virtual conference! 🎉
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So proud to be a part of this phenomenal early learning team! What a wonderful morning we had👇#sd38learn
What an incredible Early Learning Family Event! Families came together for hands-on activities, meaningful connections, and unforgettable moments. @WillsJams brought the energy with a performance that had everyone singing and dancing! Thank you to @whitesidewolves for hosting us!
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Dr. Megan Zeni retweeted
Do you have a 0-5 year old child? We welcome your family to our Early Learning for Family event on Tuesday, Jan 20 @whitesidewolves. Join us for fun and engaging learning experiences and @willsjamsmusic - JUNO nominated bilingual children's musician, former CBC Kids star! FREE!
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Book your family’s spot here: sd38.bc.ca/programs/early-le…
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3 Dec 2025
🌌🌟 Calling all BC educators! Join us for the C2C 2025 Winter Solstice Celebration Dec 17 · 4–5:30 PM PT 📍 Online Register for FREE: c2c-bc.org/2025-winter-solst… #2025WinterSolstice #PlaceBasedEducation #LandBasedLearning
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Dr. Megan Zeni retweeted
Our first Early Learning Family Event of the year is NEXT WEEK at Mitchell Elementary! This event features activity stations, opportunities to connect with other families, participation from community partners and a live performance by Ira Pettle! @IraPettle @sd38ELCC
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Dr. Megan Zeni retweeted
22 Oct 2025
✨ The magic of collaboration continues to shine! This Friday, educators across BC will gather in their districts for an afternoon of in-person sharing thanks to amazing @EEPSA Local Chapters! 🌿 Some field experiences are still open! 💚 ➡️ c2c-bc.org/fieldexperiences #PSADay2025
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Dr. Megan Zeni retweeted
6 Oct 2025
🚨 This Year’s Program in 30 Seconds! The C2C 2025 Virtual Conference is just around the corner. Don’t miss out! Register by October 23rd. 👉 c2c-bc.org/registration #C2CConference #PSADay2025 #PlaceBasedEducation #OutdoorLearning #LandBasedLearning #IndigenousEducation
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18 Sep 2025
🌟 C2C Practitioner Success Stories Hear how education practitioners are bridging classrooms and communities! Discover their stories and join the conversation ➡️ c2c-bc.org/conferencepanels #C2CConference #ProfessionalDevelopment #TurtleIslandEducators
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Now available! 🎉 This publication supports our understanding of how teachers select OPAL instructional routines (play-as-practice & play-as-learning) & loose parts while meeting curricular & assessment responsibilities in the elementary school context @LeytonSchnell @mbrussoni
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That’s a wrap on this year’s #SEY2K project 🤗 What a wonderful evening welcoming families into the school to play, eat together, connect with community partners, meet school staff & build relationships with neighbours! #sd38learn
Families connect w/ school, community and each other @mcneelyelem SEY2KT Kinder Community Night🫶🏼Connecting w/ a child's school before kindergarten is crucial! It helps families build relationships, gain a sense of belonging and ease the transition for all involved🩷@sd38elcc
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Check out the work @teacherkelseyy is doing in Prince George! She’s a powerful advocate who deeply understands the impact outdoor play & learning has on children’s experiences of school 🤗 #OLConference2025
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Dr. Megan Zeni retweeted
Day Two was amazing. Banff and the #OLconference25 do not disappoint
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Absolutely my favourite conference 🤩!!
And it begins! #OLConference25 Banff, you never disappoint. Excited about next few days of learning (Miss you @montessorimice) @Roomtoplay @TheOLStore @takemeoutside @CBEENetwork
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So impressed with how many families joined us in the rain! 💦 #sd38learn
Our @sd38elcc outdoor Early Learning Family event had new experiences for many - including rubber chickens!!
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