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TimberNook NZ Newsletter July

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Angie is currently in New Zealand working with our Australasian TimberNook providers.  Here is a preview of her upcoming lecture on outdoor play.

Check out TimberNook’s founder, Angela Hanscom, on her latest podcast appearance here!

Angela Hanscom says children struggle to develop strength and balance. Kids should be spending at least three hours outdoors a day — and preferably left to their own devices, a pediatric occupational therapist is recommending.

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Click here to read the article Barefoot in the Woods by Samantha Laurie featuring TimberNook’s Angela Hanscom.

The Perks of a Play-in-the-Mud Educational Philosophy

When did America decide preschool should be in a classroom? READ ARTICLE

Why is Unstructured Play Crucial?
Patagonia has offered corporate-sponsored on-site childcare since 1983. The Great Pacific Child Development Center, GPCDC for short, is where infants and children spend their days crawling, running, climbing and exploring… Read Article

With an hour-long recess, elementary schools can help children develop through increased creative play, authentic SEL, and adequate physical regulation.

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More and more children are presenting with sensory issues these days. They are not moving like they did in years past. It is rare to find children rolling down hills, spinning in circles just for fun, or climbing trees at great heights. In fact, our society often discourages this type of play due to liability issues and fear of falls.

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