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Dr. Megan Zeni

@roomtoplay

Outdoor play & learning (OPAL) researcher ๐ŸŒฑ K-7 Teacher Consultant ๐ŸŒฑSchool Gardens ๐ŸŒฑ Outdoor Classrooms ๐ŸŒฑ Risky Play ๐ŸŒฑLoose Parts

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Embracing Risky Play at School: Getting Kids Outdoors to Explore, Learn, and Grow - Outdoor Learning School & Store NEW RELEASE! Pre-orders Available Anticipated shipping date: End of January Children are naturally drawn to risky playโ€”taking physical chances, seeking excitement, and satisfying curiosityโ€”and are mor...

NEW RELEASE! Drs. Mariana Brussoni and Megan Zeni's book, Embracing Risky Play at School, is now available to pre-order! Scheduled release date: Jan. 2026
If you're in Canada, visit: outdoorlearning.com/product/embr...
For US and other international orders, visit: www.tcpress.com/embracing-ri...

17.11.2025 17:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Megan Zeni - Tedstyle Talks - National Outdoor Learning Conference 2025
Megan Zeni - Tedstyle Talks - National Outdoor Learning Conference 2025 YouTube video by Take Me Outside

Outdoor play and learning in elementary schools (K-7) | Tedstyle Talk by Megan Zeni @roomtoplay.bsky.social - as part of Take Me Outside National Outdoor Learning Conference 2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tae...

22.07.2025 23:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Manuscript 3 from my dissertation is finally available! ๐ŸŽ‰

This publication supports our understanding of how teachers select OPAL instructional routines (play-as-practice & play-as-learning) & loose parts while meeting curricular and assessment responsibilities in the elementary school context ๐Ÿ‘‡

08.06.2025 16:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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So grateful for my learning and exploring in Banff at the #OLconference25 @beverleybunker.bsky.social @roomtoplay.bsky.social

10.05.2025 03:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And it begins! #OLConference25 Banff, you never disappoint. Excited about next few days of learning!
@roomtoplay.bsky.social @wildlearning.bsky.social

08.05.2025 21:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Session one starts on MONDAY ๐Ÿ‘‡
Registration & session details available here: www.popey.ca/workshop-res...

Feb 3 Session 1๏ธโƒฃ 3:15-4:15pm

โœ… British Columbiaโ€™s Early Learning Framework

Feb 24 Session 2๏ธโƒฃ 3:15-4:15

โœ… Play Today

March 3 Session 3๏ธโƒฃ 3:15-4:15

โœ… Learning in the Primary Years

30.01.2025 05:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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School Garden Professional Learning for teachers!๐Ÿ’š

Join this 4 part series with a focus on:
1๏ธโƒฃ The purpose & pedagogy of school gardens
2๏ธโƒฃ Instructional routines
3๏ธโƒฃ School garden basics
4๏ธโƒฃ Future proofing your garden

Registration details from host @TheOLStore here: outdoorlearning.com/event/the-cl...

09.12.2024 00:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจLearn more about loose parts as assessment tool for outdoor play and learning!๐Ÿ‘‰Our FREE teacher.outsideplay.org Speaker Series features teachers Annie Simard & Elsa Medina (Vancouver School District) - w/host Megan Zeni @roomtoplay.bsky.social! Now available for teachers & system leaders!

28.11.2024 19:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจGrounded in research โœจ FREE to access. Designed & developed by ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ school teachers as a digital mentor / colleague. 16 modules offer professional insights & practical expertise for building capacity with outdoor play & learning in elementary schools. Check it out ๐Ÿ‘‡ www.outsideplay.org/tool-microsi...

17.11.2024 15:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0