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Better Breaktimes, Better Transitions: Perspectives on Play
Better Breaktimes, Better Transitions: Perspectives on Play
Perspectives on Play captures a combination of findings, feedback and information from a 2021 Better Breaktimes, Better Transitions project.
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Evaluation & Report
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Research
Age: Universal
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Health & Wellbeing
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Playwork & the Play Sector
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Space, Place & Planning
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Getting it right for play
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Outdoor
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Outside play
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Play Scotland information leaflets
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Policy Scotland Supporting Play
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The Case for Play in Schools: A review of the literature
The Case for Play in Schools: A review of the literature
This review is a synthesis of an commentary on the state play in primary school playgrounds, reviewing academic research and 'grey' literature
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Evaluation & Report
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Research
Age: Universal
Categories:
Play Strategy
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Playwork & the Play Sector
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Outdoor
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Outside play
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Publications - other organisations
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Nature Play
Nature Play
Nature play is any freely chosen activity that involves children playing outdoors and connecting with nature; whether it’s on the beach, in the woods, at the park, or in your...
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Ideas Booklet
Age: Universal
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Climate & Environment
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Play Activities
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Outdoor
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Outside play
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Play Scotland leaflets
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Playtime Matters Report Outdoor Classroom Day
Playtime Matters Report Outdoor Classroom Day
This report brings together both previous research and new findings that make the case for playtimes being a key part of the school day. It shows that outdoor play at...
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Research
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Education & Learning
Tags:
Outdoor
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Outside play
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From muddy hands and dirty faces….to higher grades and happy places
From muddy hands and dirty faces….to higher grades and happy places
Why schools need to champion outdoor play (and learning) for the sake of the planet, and health of our children and because its’s plain common sense. PowerPoint presentation from Cath...
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Research
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Education & Learning
Tags:
Outdoor
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Mission Explore – Outdoor Classroom Day
Mission Explore – Outdoor Classroom Day
Your Mission, should you choose to accept it, is to… Explore Outside the Classroom! But BEWARE!!! This book will change FOREVER the way you see the outdoor world… A treasure trove of...
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Toolkit
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Education & Learning
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Outdoor
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Outside play
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Playful Families library
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Publications - other organisations
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Project Dirt Survey Outdoor Play and Learning
Project Dirt Survey Outdoor Play and Learning
The impact of outdoor learning and playtime at school – and beyond. This is a summary of the survey findings conducted for Outdoor Classroom Day 2018. Outdoor Classroom Day is a...
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Research
Categories:
Education & Learning
Tags:
Outdoor
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Outside play
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Play Scotland Members Briefing on Outdoor Classroom Day
Play Scotland Members Briefing on Outdoor Classroom Day
This is a briefing following the Muddy Hands Global Report which looks at how much time children around the world spend playing and learning outside as part of the school...
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Research
Categories:
Education & Learning
Tags:
Outdoor
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Outside play
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