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A collection of articles on a wealth of subjects from child development to craft projects suitable for young children.

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Building 21st Century Skills Block by Block
If playing with blocks is such a foundational pillar of education why is block play still largely relagated to a "choice" activity, limited by space and time? What if block building were a central element in your curriculum and schedule?
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Aesthetics in the Classroom Setting
How can you transform your institutional-looking classroom into a place of beauty and welcome?
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Classroom Design and How it Influences Behavior
Although it is important for classrooms to be attractive to the eye, it is equally, if not more important, that they function effectively.
Classroom Design
Community Playthings dramatic play furniture
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Creating Supportive Environments for Children's Sensory Experiences
Children are constantly processing their worlds and experiences through their senses. Because of that, our classrooms must take into consideration all the different sensory needs of children, and create an appropriate sensory backdrop from…
Teacher with two children in an early years classroom
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Reconsidering Everyday Early Childhood Practices
The complementary curriculum approach integrates diverse educational methods, supplementing traditional learning with experiential activities, real-world applications, and interdisciplinary perspectives. It cultivates well-rounded…
Creating a homelike classroom environment
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How does furniture create a secure, homelike environment?
How can classroom furniture reflect the warmth and security of home?
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Benefits of Outdoor Play
Children Playing in a Stream
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How is Nature Therapeutic?
In this article Angela Hanscom argues that the outdoor environment is the perfect place for children to self-regulate, develop and calm their senses.
Toddlers playing with an Outlast Mud Kitchen
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Designing Your Outdoor Classroom
In this article Victoria Hackett presents an innovative approach to designing an outdoor classroom, incorporating various gardens that facilitate active, creative, and meaningful learning through play.
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Outlast Art Studio
Learn how the Outlast Art Studio, can support creativity right in your yard.
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