Joan Henderson: The Power Of Outdoor Play

Joan Henderson is an Educational Mentor focusing on helping schools across Ireland tap into the developmental power of outdoor play in young children.

Being a former early-year teacher and school-inspector herself, Joan has spent a lifetime observing the impact being outside has on children — and the problems that can arise when they don't get out enough.

In this fascinating, exclusive episode we talk to Joan about:

What her work across 500+ schools can teach us about ourselves
How we as adults can benefit from being outside more
The impact screens are having on younger generations
And the success/challenges she's experienced along the way

This very special, far-reaching conversation was appropriately recorded in my back garden — complete with birdsong and all!

I was absolutely riveted by everything Joan had to say and think it's more relevant than ever as we are entering into a post-lockdown world.

Can't wait for you to listen to find out why.

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Website : joanhendersonem.co.uk
Twitter: @joanwhenderson1
Favourite Book: The Road Less Travelled- M Scott Peck
Favourite Quote:
“When you:
Cut it for me,
Write it for me,
Set it up for me,
Draw it for me or
Find it for me,
All I learn is: that you do it better than me”

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Say hello at:

Email: matthew@bestofbelfast.org
WhatsApp: +447873636003
Website: https://bestofbelfast.org

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Thanks again to Joan Henderson for taking the time to share her story with us.

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— Matt

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