How different would the lives of children - and their parents and other carers - be if they could travel safely around their neighbourhoods? In 'A Pattern Language', researchers mapped out different ways of designing spaces (from cities down to windowseats) that work well for people. I particularly love Pattern 57, which imagines a system of bicycle paths " that is extra safe---entirely separate from automobiles, with lights and bridges at the crossings, with homes and shops along it, so that there are always many eyes on the path. Let this path go through every neighborhood, so that children can get onto it without crossing a main road. And run the path all through the city, down pedestrian streets, through workshops, assembly plants, warehouses, interchanges, print houses, bakeries, all the interesting "invisible" life of a town - so that the children can roam freely on their bikes and trikes." What would it look like for children to be able to get to school by themselves from an early age? To visit friends, or run errands, or even just explore the city themselves?
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When it comes to creating and improving places, the case for working closely with children and young people as capable experts and active collaborators continues to grow. A Government committee is currently seeking evidence on how children experience the places where they live and whether their needs are being met by the #planning system. So, it may just be about to grow much faster. Let’s hope so. LDA Design’s Jemma Hall explains why it’s high time that more is done to ensure children and young adults enjoy where they live, with opportunities for adventurous play and to be active. Some of the stats for how this has fallen away over the last half a century make for some pretty grim reading. Fifty years ago, most children walked or cycled to school, compared to just 25% in 2022. Same for playing out in the street. The impacts on early life development and health are significant. Time to do things differently, at scale and at pace. 👉 Read Jemma's article here: https://lnkd.in/dB-FwHDK Written evidence submissions published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for its children, young people and the built environment inquiry: https://lnkd.in/dD_ptHap Photo: Children at play in Burgess Park credit Helena Smith for LDA Design Landscape Institute Fields in Trust Make Space for Girls #engagement #community #play #adventure #adventurousplay #children #teenagers #aberfeldy #bettercity #greenspaces #landscaparchitecture #publicspaces #activetravel
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As streets become less safe due to cars, caretakers are encouraged to believe that the safest mode of transport for kids are cars, which then leads to less safe streets, and so on. More on the connection between children's independence and street safety: https://lnkd.in/e4v5DH5P
Back in My Day...Children Actually Were More Independent
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Arts and crafts education helps improve a child's creativity, motor skills, and imagination. While the child is growing up, arts and crafts become an interesting activity. Children like to do arts and crafts projects. All children love arts and crafts projects. #artintegration #colourtherapy #seasonawareness #touchingemotions #preschool ,#preschoolaluganj #preschoollucknow #earlychildhoodeducation #activitybasedlearning. #admissionopen #admission2024
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Save the date for the upcoming Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 7 at 6 pm at College Park. We're celebrating the academic achievements of our graduating Class of 2024. Details at mvc.edu/commencement. 1. Graduates: Arrive early to check in and prepare for procession. Late arrivals will not be able to participate. 2. Guests: Parking is free. Guests should arrive together as seats cannot be saved. All guests should be seated by 5:45 pm. Standing space is not available. Guests may NOT bring their own portable furniture. Guests may not have items that obstruct the view of other guests or cause noise. 3. Everyone: Prepare for warm weather. Bring water bottles and wear sunscreen. 4. An ADA accessible section will be available to guests managing disabilities, plus one companion. 5. The drop-off and pickup location for ride share is Lasselle Elementary. The ceremony will be live streamed on YouTube for those that cannot make it.
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A comprehensive school physical activity program reflects strong coordination across five components: physical education, physical activity during school, physical activity before and after school, staff involvement, and family and community engagement. How does your school keep students physically active? Learn more from the CDC here: https://hubs.la/Q029csFm0
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Abstract submission is extended!!1
🚨[Announcement]🚨 #ConferenceCES abstract submission deadline is extended. New deadline is 08 March 2024! Save the date and don’t miss the deadline! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dN6JDF4E #ChallengingChildhood #ChangingChildood #abstract #deadline #earlyyears #children Journal of Childhood, Education & Society
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🧡 Sept. 30 is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation It is also know as Orange Shirt Day! We do so to honour survivors and the children who never returned home from residential schools. #EveryChildMatters #orangeshirtday #honoringsurvivors #residentialschoolsurvivors #cbckidsnews
WATCH — Orange Shirt Day founder Phyllis Webstad answers kids’ questions | CBC Kids News
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Meet Early Edge California! In our video, Early Edge for California’s Children, we share about our work and our vision for all young children to have access to high-quality #EarlyLearning experiences. Watch the video: https://ow.ly/wp3v50Qc71L #GivingTuesday
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