Revised | Originally Published: July 3, 2021 @ 4:28 pm

This free handout looks at Ellen Sandseter’s 6 categories of risky play outlined in her doctoral thesis entitled Scary Funny—A Qualitative Study Of Risky Play Among Preschool Children.

Sandseter has been referred to as one of the world’s leading experts on the value of playground risk-taking. She is a professor at Queen Maud University College of Early Childhood Education in Norway. You’ll find her blog here and her thesis here.

Ellen Sandseter’s 6 Categories Of Risky Play Handout

Here’s the free handout. Use and share it as you see fit.

Related Content

• Early Learning Policies And Procedures
• Free Early Learning Forms

Contribute content to Playvolution HQ
Brought to you by Explorations Early Learning

Browse Trainings

Please leave this field empty

Stay Updated

Receive regular play, professional development, and caregiver self-care updates.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Post Author

Jeff Johnson

Website

Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.

Contact Me