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Katherine
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September 21, 2021
Case studies
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Alyssa
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September 19, 2021
Easy to apply to practice. Loved the case studies!
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Mary
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September 16, 2021
Love the whole idea of outdoor play with "lose parts!" Kids NEED to be outdoors.
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Leah
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September 6, 2021
Being in a public school setting, I found the content of this course so refreshing and hopeful! Thank you! I will look on your website and check out "Balanced and Barefoot".
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Nancy
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September 5, 2021
excellent information, good examples for use with children, good case study
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Myrhjan
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September 2, 2021
Very good information
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Member
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August 31, 2021
detailed and easy to follow
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Member
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August 28, 2021
It seemed that about half this course had the exact same content/manuscript text as her other talk on this website about the decline of outdoor play. It was word for word.
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Rebecca
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August 27, 2021
It helps with ideas for home programs and is an easy way to empower caregivers
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gina
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August 23, 2021
good information
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Michelle
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August 23, 2021
The presenter was great! I loved the pictures with wonderful examples. She definitely kep tmy attention. And I was inspired by the course to encourage other parents to encourage their kids to participate in more outdoor play!!
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Member
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August 22, 2021
Photos, all info was great.
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Member
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August 22, 2021
Interesting how she compared different outdoor areas and the benefits.
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tina
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August 22, 2021
Providing ideas on how to incorporate into school system
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Member
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August 19, 2021
Great way to support outdoor activities!
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Member
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August 17, 2021
When the presenter spoke about the benefits of loose part ( using stuff in the environment that allows children to direct own play)
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Mercedes
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August 17, 2021
This was so on point!!at 2 years old, I enrolled my daughter in a outdoor nature preschool. She is 7 now and with homeschooling we incorporate hours of unstructured outdoor play. Lets just say she is thriving!!!
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Christie
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August 16, 2021
This was a great course! I am now intrigued, and wish I lived in the US and close to a Tinder Nook location. I will take this information and try to apply it with my own children.
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Gwendolyn
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August 13, 2021
I loved this presentation and the information presented!! It validated contentions and beliefs I have long held and, in a sense, has given me "permission" to follow my instincts about children and what they need. Thank you, Angela!
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MONICA
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August 12, 2021
WOW!!! This is one of the BEST presentations I have ever heard! The presenter did a magnificent job breaking down the occupation of play and beautifully supported outdoor play from every sense possible (social, sensory, motor planning, increasing speech, etc.) While I have always known that outdoor play is vital to development in our children, I never thought of creating a business that would promote it. Simply phenomenal!
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Susan
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August 11, 2021
The presenter re-addresses the importance of letting children direct their play and playing outdoors in order to promote a sense of overall well being ..... something we tend to forget when we use play in therapy ....
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Member
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August 10, 2021
Interesting materials
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Kathryn
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August 9, 2021
Excellent presentation! Informative. Easy to listen to and learn from the presenter. Communicated the content of the topic extremely well. Evidence-based sighting of the benefits of outdoor play enhanced the presentation. Well-done. Thank you.
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Tania
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August 8, 2021
This was an enjoyable read. I am saddened that lots of schools have limited outdoor play during school time. However, if teachers and OTs were to further educate parents on the importance of outdoor play and the benefits it has on children, it would be great to have more children play to regulate themselves. They would have the freedom to play as they choose instead of structured play in the classroom with 6 ft of distancing and stringent rules.
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Ashley
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August 5, 2021
I loved all of the information about how important outside play is!
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Member
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August 4, 2021
I loved the case studies/real-life examples. The instructor was very knowledgable and had a great outlook on this topic
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Member
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August 4, 2021
Loved the ideas, and clarification on the importance of outdoor play!
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Connie
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August 4, 2021
It totally kept my attention.
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Member
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July 29, 2021
Interesting info
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Member
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July 26, 2021
The ideas and photos to remind us how important outside play is, especially during covd.
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Member
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July 26, 2021
Amazing course!
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Sara
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July 25, 2021
I thought the examples and anecdotal stories of how outdoor play stimulated, engaged, and increased confidence in kids of varying abilities and disabilities supported the content.
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Brittany
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July 25, 2021
I enjoyed learning how outdoor play affects each of the sensory systems and I appreciated the emphasis on play being meaningful and self-directed because I think that's a component that is often forgotten by therapists and parents.
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Member
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July 25, 2021
Great content! Lots of practical ideas to implement during therapy sessions.
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Member
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July 24, 2021
very enjoyable!
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Susan
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July 23, 2021
I am going out to play,so no more questions:)
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Member
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July 22, 2021
Good examples. Informative topic.
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Michelle
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July 17, 2021
Very informative
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Member
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July 17, 2021
It was inspiring
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Megan
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July 15, 2021
I love the thoughts and approach to sensory input this way. I am a nature/country girl myself, and dislike feeling cooped up myself in buildings all day as a therapist in the big city. This course is challenging me to think of ways I can perhaps bring nature to my clinic/schools as much as I am not able to bring my clients to nature! Thank you!
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Kelly
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July 13, 2021
The specific examples of interactions between children at Timbernook that were shared.
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Member
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July 9, 2021
Great topic
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Ieasha
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July 8, 2021
ApplicationCase scenario
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stephanie
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July 5, 2021
I enjoyed the case studies.
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Member
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July 2, 2021
I had not heard extensive information on the impact of less outdoor play. I call it nature deficit disorder - now I have a lot more technical information
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Member
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June 29, 2021
learning about true play and play needing to be child directed.
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Sonia
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June 29, 2021
I completely agree with this presentation and the points she made were observations I had already made in my career. I am now able to explain the benefits of outdoor play to my parents and share the evidence presented in this course.
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Danielle
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June 29, 2021
Phenomenal, important content for all children, especially in today's world.
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Jennifer
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June 29, 2021
I love the support of the vital need of children to play outdoors!
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Jenna
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June 28, 2021
Well explained and interesting.
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Nancy
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June 28, 2021
Examples to use backed by research
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Member
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June 28, 2021
Instructor gave excellent examples. Never thought much about advantages of outdoor play. Very interesting information!
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Member
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June 25, 2021
Handouts very informative and easy to follow
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Member
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June 25, 2021
Provides great examples of how God's creation of nature offers true healing!
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Jennifer
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June 24, 2021
I really enjoyed the examples of real life stories of how children benefited on multiple levels, inclusion of ideas for outdoor tools, and referencing books and the Timbernook program for potential contact and further learning about this topic :)
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Miracle
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June 24, 2021
This is a must take for anyone who works with or has children!
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Traci
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June 24, 2021
Thank you for this valuable information. I have a new respect for outdoor play and how, by following the students goal areas, we can guide students in use of their senses in so many different, yet simple and creative occupational therapy learning paths. I will use this information in sessions with school based students and will be looking into the resources provided. Best course I've seen yet!
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Melissa
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June 24, 2021
The presenter was very knowledgeable and used research based information.
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Member
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June 24, 2021
Shared examples of things that happened in the woods at Timbernook in nature with real kids. Very interesting to me. I love outdoors and try to give my 2 little ones as much outdoor play as I can so they can explore.
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Carolyn
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June 23, 2021
I loved her examples and case studies to show how children learned and grew with the experiences offered to them. She also sounded very interested in the subject, granted as she is the founder of TimberNook! Sounds incredible, and thank you for sharing!
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Member
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June 22, 2021
Great resources and examples
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Mary Michelle
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June 21, 2021
I had heard of Timbernook, but this was helpful to more fully understand the program
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Member
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June 21, 2021
The instructors style was relaxed and the pace was just right. She had great examples and inspired me to explore this more in my area. I have home schooled and worked as a pediatric therapist for just this reason however I have definitely felt the need to direct the activities more than necessary mostly to justify my involvement for insurance. payment was never discussed so I am curious how that works?great class!
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Member
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June 19, 2021
Great information that I can use when I hear teachers wanting to "take recess away"!
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Rene
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June 17, 2021
It was very informative.
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Member
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June 17, 2021
Thought provoking.
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Member
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June 17, 2021
I love everything about this.
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Michele
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June 16, 2021
Application
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Christine
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June 15, 2021
It aligns with my passion for OT and the outdoors and children participating in an organic way.
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Amanda
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June 13, 2021
fun topic
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Ashley
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June 13, 2021
Great info and case studies!
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Member
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June 12, 2021
thanks
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Emily
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June 11, 2021
I absolutely loved the emphasis on outdoor play and how it can positively impact a child's learning in the classroom. The importance of outdoor play is diminishing in value and this course sparked a new interest in my therapeutic practice within the early childhood setting!
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Barbara
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June 11, 2021
Great information!
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Member
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June 9, 2021
Enjoyed the text of this course.
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Linda
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June 8, 2021
Ties together problems we are seeing in children and root causes.
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Member
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June 8, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to look into the case for outdoor play. This is such an important topic to me, an OT and a mom of 3 who happens to live in the woods where we can actually see the effect of outdoor play. This article seems to obvious to those of us who have seen the benefits of outdoor play and helps give us ground to stand on as many (in other professions) do not share this opinion.
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Terri
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June 8, 2021
Great informtion
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Member
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June 8, 2021
Use of anecdotes from the Timbernook program
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Judy
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June 7, 2021
concrete ideas to share with parents and colleagues about the importance of play
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Member
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June 6, 2021
Format and examples were helpful
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Natalie
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June 4, 2021
Subject matter, relevance to issues children and providers face today, organized and meaningful
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Member
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June 3, 2021
Well presented and easy to understand
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MARY
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June 2, 2021
lots of good examples
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Fawne
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June 2, 2021
I 100% agree with the foundations and ideas of this course. I loved the presenter's book as well as Peter Gray's book (which was referenced here) and try to use those concepts in my own life as a parent and also as a pediatric therapist. I wish these books were required reading for pediatric OTs! If I could make a suggestion regarding this particular course, I wish there was a little less about Timbernook and maybe more suggestions for how OTs can functionally use these concepts in practice. I tried to take kids outside as much as possible in the outpatient setting. As an early intervention provider, I strive to get families outside because I believe in the benefits not just for the child, but for the family and hope to encourage a lifestyle change. However, in a billable therapy session I can't just observe kids playing in free play, so I'd love some suggestions on how to offer some therapeutic guidance but not necessarily direct their play (especially in the birth-to-three population with which I work). I've had sessions where I've let kids play in creeks, in yards, etc, but I need to be very involved so that my services are "medically-necessary" from a billing standpoint. I think Timbernook is amazing for what it is, but not sure those case studies and scenarios necessarily carry over to more traditional OT roles. That said, I HIGHLY recommend this course, and more so, the presenter's book, "Balanced and Barefoot."
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Member
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June 1, 2021
Too much emphasis on TimberNook. Too many blanket generalizations, that may or may not be scientifically based. Too little application and suggestions for how to integrate outdoor play within traditional OT settings such as schools, preschools, and clinics.
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Melissa
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June 1, 2021
Good practical tips
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Margaret
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May 31, 2021
Educative
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Member
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May 31, 2021
Reaffirmed a personal belief and philosophy regarding unstructured play and the importance of being outdoors in which to learn.
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PEGGY
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May 31, 2021
The important factors of outdoor play. So many people have forgotten how to play outside, and how important it is.
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Katie
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May 31, 2021
IT IS JUST SO TRUE THAT OUR CHILDREN NEED MORE OF THIS TYPE OF PLAY AND I LOVED HER CREATIVITY
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Carolyn
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May 30, 2021
Excellent, hope she is also able to reach parents with her information.
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Member
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May 30, 2021
well written- great examples as well with case studies
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Member
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May 29, 2021
Outlined how outdoor play really affects various aspects of development the sensory system
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Christine
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May 29, 2021
I appreciated this course as both a therapist and a parent. Great reminder of the importance of outdoor play.
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Dauphine
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May 28, 2021
Angela has a smooth calm way of speaking and she is able to integrate research with real-life examples effortlessly.
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Nicole
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May 28, 2021
Interesting and applicable
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Dana
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May 27, 2021
This course validates what I have been observing the past 15 years as a school based OT.
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Mary
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May 27, 2021
The content of this course was well organized, interesting, kept me engaged, and gave many practical facts and examples that I know will help be a more effective therapist and mom. I definitely recommend this course!
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Trisha
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May 27, 2021
Well written, good examples, easy to follow, TimberNook sounds great
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