Outdoor play and learning can be unpredictable. Dynamic decisions are sometimes necessary and are made with the best information you have in the moment. Teachers have a responsibility to identify and mitigate emerging hazards. Urban hazards may include unexpected encounters with drug paraphernalia, road traffic, and off leash dogs.
Learning Objective: Identify and mitigate hazards in your urban learning environment.
Resources and a helpful video example of how to responsibly use city parks with a class of students.
Example of an urban park checklist for teachers using city parks
Please use these prompts to dialogue with colleagues how you might engage with outdoor play and learning.