Why kids need to take more risks
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The best play environments offer freedom and novelty that kids can explore as much or as little as they like. But traditional playgrounds don’t offer much flexibility— swings, slides, and climbing frames are hardly novel structures. So, how do we create better play spaces? Explore the cognitive benefits of risky play and how we can design playgrounds that promote fun, agency, and development.
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Meet The Creators
- Director
- Kevin Herrmann, AIM Creative Studios
- Narrator
- Jack Cutmore-Scott
- Composer
- André Aires
- Sound Designer
- André Aires
- Animator
- Kevin Herrmann, Jorge Ramos