The Outside ECE

Join me as I talk with Marc Battle.

Marc has been in the field of child care for almost 40 years. He is an advocate for play and places to play for children with minimal adult interference, with a focus on fun!

We start talking about children’s rights to play and participate in play, and end our conversation talking about hope.

Join me for a conversation that gives you so much to reflect on and inspiration alongthe way.

What do you think of when you hear the term 'Risky Play'?

Our initial reactions tend to get in the way of seeing it how children see it: as play.

That 2-year-old walking on a plank is risky to them. Come with me to look at all the types of risky play and how we navigate our feelings and their needs.

How does your outdoor space make you feel? Does it make you and the children want to head outdoors?

In this episode, we will explore how well our spaces support the children's needs and interests. We will reflect on what is working, what isn't working and take inventory of the spaces we have.

Want to improve your space? Let's look at what our spaces and the children are telling us.

It’s more than just blowing off steam! There are so many benefits to getting children and ourselves outside.

You are probably familiar with a lot of them, but I bet there are a few that will surprise you!

There is this belief that has been around for a very long time that time spent outside is a break from the 'real learning'. It's time to bust that myth!

Let me introduce myself and tell you all about my “why’ for jumping into the Podcast world and my hopes for connecting with others.