What is Free Play?
Free play is the best! It is when chidlren have full freedon to play in whatever way they want.
They choose everything. Where they play, what they play, who they play with, what materials they might use.
Inside ot outside. Alone or with others. Using equipment and materials or not. In nature, built environments, in the neighbouthood street, in the car, at home. Thinking or moving. Being very active, or a sitting, resting time. These are just the start of the many many choices children can have to play.
Play Ideas
Through the lens of play research… there is a direct line between play deficiencies and some frightening public health and social trends:
Play outdoors
Nature Play
Play Games
Play Indoors
Maker Play
Old School Play