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Dr. Megan Zeni

@roomtoplay.bsky.social
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Outdoor play & learning (OPAL) researcher 🌱 K-7 Teacher Consultant 🌱School Gardens 🌱 Outdoor Classrooms 🌱 Risky Play 🌱Loose Parts

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Outside Play Lab @outsideplayubc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
"New research from UBC and Queen Maud University College (Norway), led by Dr. Mariana Brussoni reveals that kids who take more risks on the playground make faster, safer decisions in traffic." pediatrics.med.ubc.ca/2026/05/19/k...
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Kids who take risks at play make faster, smarter decisions in traffic - Department of Pediatrics
New research from UBC and Queen Maud University College (Norway), led by Dr. Mariana Brussoni reveals that kids who take more risks on the playground make faster, safer decisions in traffic. A new stu...
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Outside Play Lab @outsideplayubc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
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...
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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 play—taking physical chances, seeking excitement, and satisfying curiosity—and are mor...
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Outside Play Lab @outsideplayubc.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
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...
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Megan Zeni - Tedstyle Talks - National Outdoor Learning Conference 2025
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Dr. Megan Zeni @roomtoplay.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Manuscript 3 from my dissertation is finally available! 🎉 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 👇
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
So grateful for my learning and exploring in Banff at the #OLconference25 @beverleybunker.bsky.social @roomtoplay.bsky.social
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Gillian Judson, PhD @perfinker.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
And it begins! #OLConference25 Banff, you never disappoint. Excited about next few days of learning! @roomtoplay.bsky.social @wildlearning.bsky.social
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Dr. Megan Zeni @roomtoplay.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Session one starts on MONDAY 👇 Registration & session details available here: www.popey.ca/workshop-res... Feb 3 Session 1️⃣ 3:15-4:15pm ✅ British Columbia’s Early Learning Framework Feb 24 Session 2️⃣ 3:15-4:15 ✅ Play Today March 3 Session 3️⃣ 3:15-4:15 ✅ Learning in the Primary Years
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Dr. Megan Zeni @roomtoplay.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
School Garden Professional Learning for teachers!💚 Join this 4 part series with a focus on: 1️⃣ The purpose & pedagogy of school gardens 2️⃣ Instructional routines 3️⃣ School garden basics 4️⃣ Future proofing your garden Registration details from host @TheOLStore here: outdoorlearning.com/event/the-cl...
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Outside Play Lab @outsideplayubc.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
✨Learn more about loose parts as assessment tool for outdoor play and learning!👉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!
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Dr. Megan Zeni @roomtoplay.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
✨Grounded in research ✨ FREE to access. Designed & developed by 🇨🇦 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 👇 www.outsideplay.org/tool-microsi...
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