From Dr. Sandseter’s blog: I am Professor at Queen Maud University College of Early Childhood Education in Trondheim, Norway. The aim of this blog is to share some of my research on children’s risky play and well-being in ECEC, and any other research project or theme that I happen to be engaged in!

I believe that children, all over the world, have the right to free play and that all childhood education should be based on play as a means for development, learning and well-being. I have a particular interest in children’s need for thrilling and risky play in a time when the western society in increasingly becoming even more safety focused, – some call it a society of surplus safety with cotton wool children and helicopter parents…

Feel free to contact me on ebs@dmmh.no

RSVP here! This is an opportunity to read an article by the author and to have a discussion during this time with the author. It is not intended to be a lecture; your participation is what will make the event a success 🙂

The article you should read:

‘It tickles in my tummy!’ – Understanding children’s risk-taking in play through Reversal Theory Feb 2010 · Journal of Early Childhood Research

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Friday, November 4, 6:00-8:00pm

UBC Child Care Admin Building — 2881 Acadia Road Vancouver, BC V6T 1S1