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two girls looking at a caterpillar
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Nature Play as an Everyday Joy of Childhood
If we really want to power-up nature-based play, it needs to be available where children can enjoy it on a regular basis--is your backyard ready?
A child playing with a Community Playthings Cascade
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Incorporating Literacy and Math Skills in the Emergent Curriculum
Discover how emergent curriculum fosters the development of early literacy and math skills through child-led, interest-based learning.
Infants playing outside.
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Infants Plus Nature:
Those who work with infants know that babies plus nature equals joyful learning. We tend to keep this age group indoors all too often, however, missing many learning opportunities.
girl looking up
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Creating Lasting Memories
Children need a trove of lasting memories of beauty and nature to carry with them throughout their lives. If they don't, who is responsible?
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Balancing a Successful Classroom Means Play
Finding the balance between child-led experiences and teacher-directed instruction.
child beside a tree
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Risk
Because much of what is involved in outdoor play involves risk, many teachers feel it is easier and safer to keep the kids indoors. In this encouraging article Deb Curtis offers practical suggestions to help negotiate the risks of an…
girl playing with rocks and shells
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The Magic of the Stump Pile
An empty lot filled with landscaping debris revolutionized our outdoor program. See how.
teacher helping a child balance on a log
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Laying the Groundwork for Life:
Time in nature should not be seen as just a luxury; it is an important platform for learning and development.
Two girls playing in the mud.
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Mud, Marvelous Mud!
Embrace the mess of playing in the mud—it’s okay for children to get dirty. In fact, when you look at the benefits children gain from mud play, it’s not just okay, it’s important. And the joy on the children’s faces will reinforce your…
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Young Architects at Play
When we see children's construction play through the lens of architecture, we are able to support and extend learning on all four STEM subjects.
child looking through binoculars
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Life After Nature Preschool
What are the long term effects of nature-based education?
toys for children
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Vertical Learning with Classroom Walls