Resources Topics Outdoor Learning

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Outdoor Learning

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Two children painting on an outdoor easel
Article
The Best Art Studio of All: The Great Outdoors
Traditionally, art has been viewed as an indoor classroom activity. But bringing art outdoors is not only doable it is also an ideal environment for fostering children's creativity.
Outdoor Case Study
Video
How does Outlast Furniture support learning in the outdoor classroom?
How can Outlast Furniture support a rich, play-based outdoor learning environment?
Outdoor Case Study
Case study
Child Educational Center
How can Outlast Furniture support a rich, play-based outdoor learning environment?
Dust it off
Article
Petal Prints
Discover the naturally vivid colors of nature with this simple craft.
Quality outdoor experiences
Article
Where the Magic Happens
How to create rich play opportunities outdoors— where the magic happens.
Decorate
Article
Decorated Sand Cement
Try making sand cement that can be decorated and preserved.
Peer scaffolding
Article
Toddlers as Investigators
Tune in to children’s interests and extend the play opportunities they love. Responsive teaching inspires lifelong learners.
Article
Exploring Germination
What’s the best way to understand how a seed turns into a plant? Watch it happen!
girl playing with rocks and shells
Article
The Magic of the Stump Pile
An empty lot filled with landscaping debris revolutionized our outdoor program. See how.
child playing outside
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Nature's Dozen
Start taking steps toward outdoor learning.
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Get Children Outside!
The importance of outdoor play for young children
Article
Creating an Outdoor Art Studio
An outdoor art studio is a functional, visually appealing, and inspirational space for children to do art outside.