Want to know more about Adventure Playgrounds and the Free Play Theory? Here are some great places to start -
Why Safe Playgrounds Aren’t Great for Kids - video
Pop Up Adventure Play Association
Amazing Benefits of Child Directed Play
“The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children,” by Michael Yogman, et al.
“The Joy of Discovery and the Power of Play,” by Carole Charnow and Michael Yogman
“The Importance of Play,” by Karen Bilich
"Toddlers Need at Least 3 Hours of Physical Activity a Day," by CBC News
“Why Play is Important,” by Raising Children Network
“10 Reasons Why Play Is Important,” by the National Literacy Trust
Lifelong Kindergarten: Cultivate Creativity Through Projects, Passion, Peers, and Play, by Mitchel Resnick
“6 Ways to Protect Our Child’s Playtime,” by Andrea Nair
“Does Nature Make Us Happy?” by Marilyn Price-Mitchell
“Children and Nature: Helping Kids Connect to Life Mysteries,” by Marilyn Price-Mitchell
“How Nature Makes Kids Calmer, Healthier, Smarter,” by Laura Markham
“Physical Activity Tips for Children,” by the Government of Canada
“Outdoor Fun Is Good for Kids and the Planet,” by David Suzuki with Faisal Moola
“Are your kids getting enough free play time?” by Katie Hurley
“Keep It Simple! 3 Parenting Tips for a Healthy Life Balance,” by Dona Matthews
“How to Ruin Children’s Play: Supervise, Praise, Intervene,” by Peter Gray
“Ode to Positive Constructive Daydreaming,” by Jerome Singer, Rebecca McMillan, and Scott Barry Kaufman
“Play! Run! Skip! 20 Ways to Keep Kids Active,” by Dona Matthews
“Too Busy to Play? Six Ways to Push Back for Healthy Balance,” by Dona Matthews
“Play Outside! Twelve Ways to Health, Happiness, Creativity, and to Environmental Sustainability,” by Dona Matthews