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Understanding Risky Play: Why We Let Children Climb Higher
At Saplings, we often talk about the value of risky play; the kind of play that might make grown-ups hold their breath: climbing trees,...

Saplings Outdoor Program
5 days ago2 min read


Getting Started with Outdoor Play: A Guide for Families
Spending time outdoors isn't just fun—it’s foundational to how children learn, grow, and connect with the world around them. At Saplings,...

Saplings Outdoor Program
5 days ago3 min read


Children can be risk assessors too.
‘Be Careful’ is a phrase that has become all too common in parent-child relationships. Of course we want our children to be safe, to not...

Saplings Outdoor Program
Aug 12, 20222 min read


The joy of the rain and what learning looks like while it is pouring.
When it rains outside, kids don’t want to stay inside. They like to put on raincoats and boots — and purposely go out into the rain to...

Saplings Outdoor Program
Jul 30, 20222 min read


Surviving Vancouver Rain
By Teacher TK Surviving Vancouver Rain consists of two things: 1. Dressing right and… 2. Realizing that no matter how well you dress,...

Saplings Outdoor Program
Jun 30, 20221 min read
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