Further reading on our approach
Outdoor Education / Play
UBC education expert says kids benefit from learning outdoor
Why kids shouldn’t be forced to sit at desks
The Perks of a Play-in-the-Mud Educational Philosophy
Why our children need to get outside and engage with nature
How outdoor play inspires independent learning for early years
Outdoor learning 'boosts children's development’
Evidence that outdoor time may help prevent nearsightedness
Play
Children should learn through play until age of eight, says Lego
When play is more important than studying
The Joyful, Illiterate Kindergartners of Finland
“The Power of Free Play" (Scroll down to the middle article)
Risky Play
Why risk is essential to childhood – as are scrapes, grazes, falls and panic
Why kids need the adventure of 'risky' play
Why kids need risk, fear and excitement in play
Inquiry learning
A good introduction to inquiry learning, also known as interest based, or project based learning.
