A new scheme to encourage old play 新倡议鼓励儿童重新出门玩耍 本集内容 A new scheme to encourage old play 新倡议鼓励儿童重新出门玩耍

学习要点 有关“social improvement 社会改善”的词汇

边看边答 In what way is ‘Street Play’ helping children meet governmental health guidelines?

A street in Toronto, Canada, with children doing what they do best - playing together and having fun. They're able to play on the roads here because cars are banished every week for four hours at a time. This street is one of seven that have just finished a six-month pilot scheme. 

Deborah Doncaster, President - Earth Day Canada

''It's all about getting kids outside playing again. It was a natural part of my childhood but it's a big piece of childhood that's missing from the modern day.”

Often known as ‘Street Play’ - it's an idea that's gaining traction around the world. This Canadian scheme drew its inspiration from the streets of the UK - streets like this one in Bristol. This street plays together like this for two hours every Tuesday. 

Scientists who have studied the scheme think it can also have health benefits for children.

Professor Angie Page, University of Bristol 

''You can get an extra ten minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity just from simple closure of a street for a short period of time, which can make a real difference on whether they meet the government guidelines for physical activity.''

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