Engaging the senses Feat. Angela Hanscom

In Episode 16 of Play it Forward, the delightful Angela Hanscom joins Lukas in a discussion about rich sensory outdoor play. Angela is the Founder of Timbernook, a global outdoor play organisation that inspires and challenges children through meaningful play. She has a background in Paediatric Occupational Therapy, is the author of Balanced and Barefoot and her TedTalk is a must-see for anyone passionate about getting more kids outdoors.

Lukas and Angela discuss the important reasons for getting children outside, how engaging the senses help lay the foundation for learning and challenges, the outdoors offering endless opportunities for play, loose parts, and exposing children to the sensory experience.

https://www.booktopia.com.au/balanced-and-barefoot-angela-j-hanscom/book/9781626253735.html
https://www.timbernook.com/
Angela’s Ted Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_hanscom_the_real_reason_children_fidget_and_what_we_can_do_about_it