Day 34: What makes a great school yard?

I was at WR Best today filling in for a colleague. I went outside at recess to get some fresh air and check out the yard. What a terrific space this school has for outdoor play. I was so impressed I gave a little shout-out on Twitter.

A few minutes later, I received a text from a friend and colleague saying;

I responded with;

Sample Size: 70+

Criteria:

% of students active

% of mixed age groupings

Competitive to Cooperative Ratio

Tarmac to Grass Ratio

Variety of activities

Quantity of large sticks from the nearby forest for fort building

This place has it all.