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June 22, 2016
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Nature-based playground helps kids appreciate nature The Kamloops Child but that is not always the case. Development Centre (KCDC) Without those developed skills, has been open for 48 years, but children are sorely “lacking the has recently moved in a new ability to negotiate within their direction, to the great outdoors. own play time”. Many children In an effort to “embrace natural need to relearn and rethink the play” the centre is moving itself power of play. Says Helen of from a primarily indoor-based the newly added Mud Kitchen— space to an outdoor facility. she was floored when the chilHelen Blair, director of educa- dren asked, “What do you want tion for the KCDC, which is a us to do?” and “How do you not-for-profit organization, says make mud pies?” Helen taught that “moving the children’s the children to make pies with 1/4 banner activities outside allows them to dirty hands, adding dandeliregain control over their activi- ons for decoration. “They went ties and become responsible for crazy for it, now the kitchen is their own learning and growth”. one of the most popular places”. Helen has worked with chil- Self-directed, independent credren for 35 years and witnessed ative play helps develop mental, the dangers of obesity, excesses emotional and physical growth of screen time, poor nutrition and is crucial to the educational and lack of physical activity. development of math, science Childhood should be a time and the arts. Helen was thrilled advantage of the lowest mortgage rates in history. of Take creative and energetic play, to see some children imagining that the outdoor Gain equity from Day One when you purchase a homeclimbing structure was a spaceship. at Sunset Ridge — a terrific community the best The with children go on daily outlocation and prices in Kamloops. ings; exploring the best of North Kamloops—strolls along Schubert Drive, adventures in McArthur PHASE I IS SELLING OUT! Park and walks along the river3 BASEMENT LOTS LEFT. bank. This regular connectedness to nature has had an exceptionally positive impact on the children’s PHASE I IS SELLING OUT! behaviours and learning processes. 3 BASEMENT LOTS LEFT. There has been some “undeniable results”, says Helen, “a lot of behaviours start to dissolve with outdoor play”. - continued on page 2 front page banner
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