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RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #EnviroEd chat for Wednesday, August 3 2016

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Please introduce yourself, where you live & how you personally explore free play outdoors? #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Rob here for #EnviroEd chat tonight ... from Ontario, Canada

EZECNSW Aug 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT

The North American #EnviroEd chat has begun if you are keen to join in today #NSWeducation https://t.co/frri0uNVOV

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #EnviroEd chat for Wednesday, August 3 2016

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Tonight's #EnviroEd chat is on "Free Play in Schools"

ELKissner Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Emily from Pennsylvania...I like to explore creeks, garden, and take photos outdoors #EnviroEd

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#EnviroEd I am a teacher @BrewongleEEC in Sydney. My free play outdoors is usually by bike, kayak or with a pack on my back!

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Remember to use #EnviroEd in your tweets plus for further discussion use your district hashtags #peel21st

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi @ELKissner We were just out at local frog pond ourselves -from the 17 year old lad to the 3 year old princess they all enjoyed! #EnviroEd

massignmenthelp Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT

9 Tips for starting graduate school https://t.co/Dxw4Xbf1DA #1to1techat #BmoreEdchat #DTK12chat #enviroed #fpslead #WIEE

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hi @stevenbody Free Play on the go definitely allows for more exploration! #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1 for #EnviroEd chat in 1 minute ...

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: #EnviroEd chat began 3 years ago with discussions on the decline of free play ... How is free play seen in today’s society?

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT

The sad truth is too often free play while not frowned upon perhaps is not seen to have a vital role in a child’s development. #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Hi I'm Nevella.🌿Kindie teacher from Ontario, Canada. Lots of nature walks w/Ss. Nearby ponds. Eco Buddies. #enviroed https://t.co/uh6ShofojO

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Please introduce yourself, where you live & how you personally explore free play outdoors? #EnviroEd

ELKissner Aug 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: I think the attitude toward free play is changing to the positive, but still not valued. Example (next) #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Free play outdoors = bring our "wonder wagon" full of stuff (binoculars, magnifying glasses, paper, jars, nets, etc). 🌿 #enviroed

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 #EnviroEd. I wonder if many people today have time to contemplate free play let alone actually engage? We have this need to be seen busy.

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#enviroed I'll be back in a few mins. Going to go find some pics from last year showing some of our free play outdoors. 🌿☺️

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 #EnviroEd - We spend so much time in both education and home settings providing structure for children - when is the free play time now?

heartfeltlauren Aug 3 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Guy on @FYI #TinyHouseNation called 'manufactured lawn' environmentally friendly. Accuracy check please, Twitter! #enviroed #sustainability

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Apps & garbage tv have become microwavable meals to feed boredom & I'm not sure it's nourishment enough https://t.co/by37v2FUJj #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Recent post on Epiphanies in #EnviroEd "The Art of Boredom" https://t.co/LR2zMnzXfA

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Apps & garbage tv have become microwavable meals to feed boredom & I'm not sure it's nourishment enough https://t.co/by37v2FUJj #EnviroEd

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@RangerRidley #EnviroEd I am working and chatting so will be drifting in and out of the conversation. be back in a bit

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@stevenbody Very good point - too much structure in our youths social, developmental & even spiritual lives #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A field of long grass can lead to hours of enjoyment #enviroed https://t.co/Ux3ewEeloO

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2: What role do you feel free play has within a school setting? #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT

In our current age schools have the ability to use free play to grow community, to build character & to grow creative minds #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Free play leads to new discoveries so why don't we promote it more with the school setting? #enviroed https://t.co/Poyc2AlvAv

AssignmentHelpN Aug 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

10 Promises of eLearning: Unrealized or Unrealistic? https://t.co/JgYyytdOKF #enviroed #fpslead #livedchat #NWOTchat https://t.co/8jaiiV8Hra

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Free play is an essential a tool to educators to promote creative thinking & refreshing ideas #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Q3 for #EnviroEd tonight ... https://t.co/R8TbiLiS9l

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Free play is an essential a tool to educators to promote creative thinking & refreshing ideas #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A1 unfortunately free play is often seen as NOT a proper use of teaching time. I teach K . But it is!! #enviroed https://t.co/zqDdOGLxgU

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: #EnviroEd chat began 3 years ago with discussions on the decline of free play ... How is free play seen in today’s society?

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A1: people are often too structured &think no benefits 2 learning outdoors. I'm glad more people see +'ve #enviroed https://t.co/zqDdOGLxgU

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: #EnviroEd chat began 3 years ago with discussions on the decline of free play ... How is free play seen in today’s society?

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@KinderKids123 Early Years level still nest pas? Fulgham said it well "All I ever really needed to know I learned in Kindergarten" #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A2: huge role. Math, literacy, phys. Ed, social studies etc. Outdoor free play lends itself to all. #enviroed https://t.co/QQSaAmmmyq

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2: What role do you feel free play has within a school setting? #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Free play can be a powerful tool one students & educators alike are accustomed to it #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@RangerRidley yes I love that quote!! Oui! Early years 😊 #enviroed

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A2: #EnviroEd. Free play generally only occurs during recess and lunch in many schools. Is this enough?

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3: yes very true. Getting kids outside leads to increased creativity. So much 2 discover outdoors #enviroed 🌿 https://t.co/jHE6DxnAHI

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Q3 for #EnviroEd tonight ... https://t.co/R8TbiLiS9l
- RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:25 PM EDT
  
  Free play is an essential a tool to educators to promote creative thinking & refreshing ideas #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Can character attributes be experientially taught in a better way than letting Ss decide the rules & boundaries in free play? #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Here are some pics of my Ss (kindie) loving outdoor free play/discovery time (see all 4 photos)🌿 #enviroed https://t.co/YJzrPUVO3U

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@KinderKids123 Yes! We find here that syllabuses are so full teachers struggle to teach it all - no time for free play? #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Here are some pics of my Ss (kindie) loving outdoor free play/discovery time (see all 4 photos)🌿 #enviroed https://t.co/yiloi3d8Ak

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Here are some pics of my Ss (kindie) loving outdoor free play/discovery time (see all 4 photos)🌿 #enviroed https://t.co/POFycCXmmj

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3: #EnviroEd - Yes I agree. - Space to create, imagine, interact and discover - can all happen in free play.

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Here are some pics of my Ss (kindie) loving outdoor free play/discovery time (see all 4 photos)🌿 #enviroed https://t.co/KnOX4r5DNy

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Not a formal #EnviroEd Q tonight but can recessbe considered "free play" or is it in itself regulated to point of insignificant? #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Not a formal #EnviroEd Q tonight but can recessbe considered "free play" or is it in itself regulated to point of insignificant? #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Here are some pics of my Ss (kindie) loving outdoor free play/discovery time (see all 4 photos)🌿 #enviroed https://t.co/cofrC5VlX2

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Love to see these students exploring and discovering the world through free play! #Enviroed https://t.co/CBOz6QlaOw

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Here are some pics of my Ss (kindie) loving outdoor free play/discovery time (see all 4 photos)🌿 #enviroed https://t.co/yiloi3d8Ak

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Feeding birds, planting trees, exploring. My Ss love our daily outdoor time 🌿 #enviroed https://t.co/s1mR4yfQtA

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@RangerRidley #EnviroEd. Definately - recess is free play and sometimes the only 'downtime' that our children may enjoy in the day?

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q4: How can we "flip" the concept to encourage generations to reignite passions for outdoor free play? (Send play as homework?) #EnviroEd

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@KinderKids123 Brilliant! #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I'm sad that out of 5 kindie classes mine is always the only one to actually go OUT exploring w/kids. #enviroed https://t.co/36u4bfwPgP

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Last week our Aussie crew hosted a great #EnviroEd chat on PokemonGo as a community based educational tool. https://t.co/eMIUV0zqAJ

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:39 PM EDT

We found caterpillars and watched transformation first-hand. Authentic learning (hands on). #enviroed 🌿 https://t.co/IqFVAomtMZ

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@stevenbody thanks! My Ss and I are happiest outdoors. I just wish more educators appreciated the value of outdoor learning 🌿 #enviroed

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@RangerRidley Is #PokemonGO considered free play? Still structure by a program, but surely allows for some discovery etc #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:40 PM EDT

I've given homework to map community green spaces & am always happy that it introduces previously unknown natural gems to youth #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@stevenbody Agreed - but as mentioned last week a tool to get those otherwise unwilling to explore community #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#enviroed I must mention @RangerRidley 's #kindergartenbioblitz . Promotes outdoor learning/free play. We love it!🌿 https://t.co/U8JF3Q8SFy

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: #EnviroEd I think that Ed Depts and Govts need to move away from our exams, results based schools - to valuing the need for FP.

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@RangerRidley Yes - too true. We need to use all the tools at our disposal to engage! #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4: we encourage parents 2 go on nature walks w/Ss. monthly bingo sheet has lots of outdoor activities #enviroed https://t.co/cTgmbl1ZlQ

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q4: How can we "flip" the concept to encourage generations to reignite passions for outdoor free play? (Send play as homework?) #EnviroEd

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@KinderKids123 Me too! Good on you for leading by example - maybe those other classes will follow when the see the benefits! #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@KinderKids123 Great point - some schools create calendars for parents promoting local outdoor fun throughout year in community #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A4: We share our pics on Instagram, etc w/parents. They then rave to admin about it. Word gets around 😊🌿 #enviroed https://t.co/cTgmbl1ZlQ

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q4: How can we "flip" the concept to encourage generations to reignite passions for outdoor free play? (Send play as homework?) #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q5: Schools promote free exploration via #GeniusHour or #MakerSpaces. How can one combine these with #EnviroEd & free play?

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@stevenbody thanks I hope they do soon. They see us leaving for walks & I tell them, but they still stay in paved yard😕 #enviroed

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@KinderKids123 That is a great idea - the power of sharing via social media can influence parents - who then influence schools #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Ok time to go read and comment/like some of the other great dialogue here. I'll brb 😊🌿 #enviroed

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Many immigrants wish to know their new backyards & appropriate play but do they have the tools, knowledge & support for free play? #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@stevenbody yes it works well! I'm applying for outdoor classrm grant.Will get community on board 2 help! Promote outdoor +'ves! #enviroed

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5: #EnviroEd using sport/PE time might be a way to introduce free play in #EnviroEd? I am not familiar with #geniushour or #makerspaces

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A5: #EnviroEd using sport/PE time might be a way to introduce free play in #EnviroEd? I am not familiar with #geniushour or #makerspaces

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Our Board #EnviroEd Centres could host an innovative outdoor educational game competition to promote free play.

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:49 PM EDT

We (my K's) have high school Eco Buddies too! Partnership + social media shows us enjoying f outdoors 2gether. #enviroed 🌿

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q6: How would you like to use outdoor free play in a classroom setting in the year to come? #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5: maybe have an hour each day when educators take kids outside to learn/explore. Find a cool name 4 it? #enviroed https://t.co/pdJzpD9MGl

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q5: Schools promote free exploration via #GeniusHour or #MakerSpaces. How can one combine these with #EnviroEd & free play?

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: our school is near a pond. Maybe have scavenger hunt challenges and prizes for classes who do it? #enviroed 🌿 https://t.co/pdJzpD9MGl

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q5: Schools promote free exploration via #GeniusHour or #MakerSpaces. How can one combine these with #EnviroEd & free play?

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Perhaps a recognized Board wide free play hour? Not unlike EarthHour, Big Gulp or Caledon Crunch? #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:55 PM EDT

That would be amazing!! #enviroed . Let's do it @RangerRidley ! 🌿😊 https://t.co/rRsmtHloik

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Perhaps a recognized Board wide free play hour? Not unlike EarthHour, Big Gulp or Caledon Crunch? #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@KinderKids123 I think we could do something for sure #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A6: continue what I do. Daily, large chunks of time outdoors exploring. We will begin geocaching too! #enviroed https://t.co/ffngKeLX0n

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q6: How would you like to use outdoor free play in a classroom setting in the year to come? #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@KinderKids123 Awesome - geocaching is great with younger students! We do it almost every year #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@RangerRidley that would be amazing! Incorporating competition always helps encourage more people 😊 #enviroed https://t.co/jSJF2c0MbB

RangerRidley - Moderator Aug 3 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Our Board #EnviroEd Centres could host an innovative outdoor educational game competition to promote free play.

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@RangerRidley yes I will tap into your expertise/experience this year or sure. #enviroed

KinderKids123 Aug 3 @ 9:59 PM EDT

It seems so simple. Yet they're so concerned with tests and scores. I love the Forest School movement 🌿 #enviroed https://t.co/DUmgOSMzyW

stevenbody Aug 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: #EnviroEd I think that Ed Depts and Govts need to move away from our exams, results based schools - to valuing the need for FP.