Risky Play & Wildwood Agreements

Risky Play & Wildwood Agreements

Tales From Wildwood Podcast by Widlwood Forest and Nature Program Educators Team

Episode notes

In Episode 3 of Tales from Wildwood, we dive deeper into the topic of risky play and why it is such an important part of children's growth and development. We explore how we support children in taking healthy risks while creating a culture of safety through our Wildwood Agreements.

Throughout the episode, we share real-life stories and scenarios from our programs, discussing how we assess situations, support children's decision-making, and help them build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness. From climbing trees to using tools, we talk about what risky play looks like in practice and how we work alongside children rather than simply saying "yes" or "no."

Join us as we unpack the balance between risk and safety, challenge common misconceptions about risky play, and share how the Wildwood Agreements help guide our approac ... 

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Keywords
Forest SchoolNature PlayChild DevelopmentOutdoor PlayOutdoor EducationParentingEarly Childhood EducationEducatorsConnecting to the LandRisky Play
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