This week we interview Sydney, Mayhew's director, and Josh, our teacher trainer about the importance of Risky Play.  Why is it important, what does it look like, and what are they actually learning?  We have a conversation about how assessing risk is an important life skill, and it begins with children learning how to navigate their environments.  Climbing, jumping, going up a slide and imaginative play with sticks are all things we as teachers see as very valuable, and also are things that make parents nervous.  We discuss the difference between risk and danger, and how to navigate the two.