Dr. Megan Zeni
@Roomtoplay
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Outdoor play & learning (OPAL) researcher 🌱 K-7 Teacher Consultant 🌱School Gardens 🌱 Outdoor Classrooms 🌱 Risky Play
In a Westcoast garden
Joined March 2014
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Now available! 🎉 This publication supports our understanding of how teachers select OPAL instructional routines (play-as-practice & play-as-learning) & loose parts while meeting curricular & assessment responsibilities in the elementary school context @LeytonSchnell @mbrussoni
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That’s a wrap on this year’s #SEY2K project 🤗 What a wonderful evening welcoming families into the school to play, eat together, connect with community partners, meet school staff & build relationships with neighbours! #sd38learn
Families connect w/ school, community and each other @mcneelyelem SEY2KT Kinder Community Night🫶🏼Connecting w/ a child's school before kindergarten is crucial! It helps families build relationships, gain a sense of belonging and ease the transition for all involved🩷@sd38elcc
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Check out the work @teacherkelseyy is doing in Prince George! She’s a powerful advocate who deeply understands the impact outdoor play & learning has on children’s experiences of school 🤗 #OLConference2025
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Absolutely my favourite conference 🤩!!
And it begins! #OLConference25 Banff, you never disappoint. Excited about next few days of learning (Miss you @montessorimice) @Roomtoplay @TheOLStore @takemeoutside @CBEENetwork
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So impressed with how many families joined us in the rain! 💦 #sd38learn
Our @sd38elcc outdoor Early Learning Family event had new experiences for many - including rubber chickens!!
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Our StrongStart and JB4 centres are all adding new numeracy learning opportunities and resources helping to nurture young minds with early numeracy skills that will lay the foundation for the path ahead. @sd38ELCC @jnovakowski_
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It can all be taught outside! 🤗
Exciting session in our @YorkUedPL AQ with @RoomToPlay! Megan Zeni highlighted the power of outdoor learning and how HPE is the perfect avenue to get students moving, exploring, and connecting with nature. Let’s bring more learning outside! #HPE #OutdoorEd #YorkUAQ #PhysEd
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Encountering uncertainty is a way to become more confident in the face of uncertainties. Outdoor play builds resiliency in small daily encounters. Thank you @Roomtoplay for your guidance in helping our families during our Caregiver information session! @sd38ELCC
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Looking forward to it! 👇 #sd38learn
Join our Caregiver Information Session on March 4 designed specifically for parents of children aged 0-5. Megan Zeni @Roomtoplay will share the importance of play and in preparing for kindergarten! Register here: https://t.co/vX3H8KgWvo
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Session one of our school garden short course with @TheOLStore is complete! Registered participants, check your email for the recording. Missed out? You can STILL register & watch the recording before our next session next week! 🤗
Excited to head to class with the @dsbn Outdoor Learning Team as we dive into School Gardening for Educators with @RoomToPlay! 🌱 Huge thanks to @TakeMeOutside for the reminder that spring will come... eventually! 🌿 #OutdoorLearning #SchoolGardening #TakeMeOutside @ColleenFast1
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The first session of our “Play and Early Learning” Workshop Series is coming up on Monday, February 3, 2025! The first session will cover BC’s Early Learning Framework.📗 Register here: https://t.co/yZtHSpS9Ld
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Loose parts play offers endless benefits for early learners. Fostering creativity, problem-solving skills & fine motor development. Plus, it encourages independent thinking & imaginative play. Offer children opportunities to explore & learn through open-ended materials! @sd38ELCC
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Join us in the new year! Two Virtual Caregiver Info Sessions for parents & caregivers of children aged 0-5 to provide insights, tips, & resources to help navigate the early years. Registration is now open! @sd38elcc @jnovakowski_ @Roomtoplay
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School Gardening PD for teachers!! 💚 Join a 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: https://t.co/33ZIErOwut
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The 2024 C2C Winter Solstice Celebration is a free virtual event open to teachers, students, and anyone passionate about outdoor and place-based education. Join us as we connect, share, and celebrate! Visit https://t.co/qw1qey4V26 save your spot! #C2C #2024WinterSolstice
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Here is the last module! If you’re late to the party, you can still access ALL of the interviews, resources & short videos for FREE at https://t.co/v2BPIdJUAO 👇
✨Learn more about loose parts as assessment tool for outdoor play and learning!👉Our FREE https://t.co/EBMAHNq3X5 Speaker Series features teachers Annie Simard & Elsa Medina (Vancouver School District) - w/host Megan Zeni @roomtoplay! Now available for teachers & system leaders!
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🌟 Celebrate the season with us! Join educators & leaders for an inspiring free event filled with: ✨ Guest speakers 🎨 A creative drawing activity 🤝 Networking & success story sharing Don’t miss out—register now and stay tuned for exciting prizes! 🎁 https://t.co/qw1qey4V26
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Pretend play, like tea time, is crucial in StrongStart Centres! It fosters creativity, social skills, and emotional development in young children. Let's nurture imagination and build strong foundations for lifelong learning! 🍵@sd38elcc #PlayMatters
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