Tag Archives: Greenspace

Lessons in the Importance of Schoolyards

March 19, 2020

As social distancing continues and new norms are found, schoolyards continue to be busy with families and siblings out on their bikes and scooters, playing ball and running around. We wonder what children would love to see in their schoolyards?

Given that your children likely have some free time on their hands, we encourage you to take the opportunity to ask your children to draw or sculpt or collage their ideal schoolyard! We found some interesting ideas around the globe to get their creative juices flowing!

In Copenhagen, a playground was designed to teach children about road safety and looks pretty AWESOME!

This playground in West London was designed to heighten the many benefits of outdoor play on children’s development and to incorporate many natural materials.

Let us know what your children come up with as they imagine their ideal schoolyard.

Schoolyards are Key in Today’s Environment of Social Distancing

March 17, 2020

Fix Our Schools has always believed that schoolyards are a key component of school infrastructure. In today’s environment of social distancing amidst a global push to flatten the curve on the spread of the coronavirus, schoolyards have emerged as an even more integral part of our public infrastructure, providing a place to play catch, kick a ball, ride bikes or shoot some hoops.

Fix Our Schools is curious to see and hear how your local schoolyard is being used in the current environment of social distancing. Please email us at info@fixourschools.ca with photos or stories. Thanks!