{"product_id":"embracing-risky-play-at-school_9780807783634","title":"Embracing Risky Play at School","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book provides K–8 educators with practical, research-based guidance for implementing—and advocating for!—risky play at school.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChildren are naturally drawn to risky play—taking physical chances, seeking excitement, and satisfying curiosity—and are more physically active when playing outdoors. \u003ci\u003eEmbracing Risky Play at School\u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers to outdoor play and learning (OPAL) in the kindergarten to middle school years, explains the difference between \u003ci\u003erisks\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ehazards\u003c\/i\u003e, presents the concept of “Yes” spaces, and \u003cb\u003edescribes how and why risky play supports academic development and student well-being\u003c\/b\u003e. Zeni and Brussoni, two experts in the field with decades of experience, share research evidence alongside accessible strategies for overcoming common barriers to implementing risky play at school.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Canadian Pediatric Society recommends risky play as \u003cb\u003ea preventative measure for childhood obesity, anxiety, and behavioral issues\u003c\/b\u003e, and schools have an important role to play in providing access to the unique benefits of risky outdoor play. This book addresses the collective responsibility of adults to support risky play when designing learning environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clear understanding of what risky play is, and is not, particularly when supervising other people’s children as a professional educator in group learning environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance for creating conditions and building capacity for risky play in schools, which serves to support the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinks to learning modules that extend chapter content through the authors’ Outside Play website (www.outsideplay.org\/).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Megan Zeni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43395951329382,"sku":"9780807783634","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4051\/5174\/files\/9780807783634.jpg?v=1773333491","url":"https:\/\/www.tcpress.com\/products\/embracing-risky-play-at-school_9780807783634","provider":"Teachers College Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}