Course curriculum

  • 01

    The "Why" behind risky play. More than just a novelty

    • Land Acknowledgement

    • Limited Liability and Disclaimer

    • Why risky play for children?

    • Part 1: Learning through risk with Ellen Sandseter

    • Part 2: Benefits of risky play with Ellen Sandseter

    • Assignment #1: What does risky play mean to you?
  • 02

    The "How" of making risky play possible in any early learning environment

    • Due-Diligence before you incorporate Risky Play in your programs

    • Assignment #2: Due-Diligence

    • Discussing the "HOW" with Chelsa, Jessica & Karen

    • The "HOW" of Risky Play

    • Risk-Benefit Assessment Form

    • Assignment #3: Create or Revise a Risky Play Policy
  • 03

    The "what" of risky play. What can you do with any age?

    • Studying risk

    • Creating a culture of risky play

    • Tool use

    • Risk mitigation is all around us!

    • Assignment 4: Studying risk