Outdoor Experiences for Infants and Toddlers
Outdoor play supports infant and toddler health, development, and learning. Explore strategies and standards for strengthening young children's connection to the outdoors while keeping them safe.
Supporting Outdoor Play and Exploration for Infants and Toddlers
Learn about benefits of outdoor time for infants and toddlers. Find suggestions for creating outdoor play spaces, safety considerations, and strategies and policies to support quality infant-toddler programming.
Nature-Based Learning and Development for Teachers
Find out how to use the natural world as a learning tool to improve outcomes for young children in your classroom.
Childhood in the Garden: A Place to Encounter Natural and Social Diversity
Explore the important role of the garden as a place for play, inquiry, and building relationships.
25 Easy Ideas for Nature Play for Early Childhood Centers
When you learn and teach with Mother Nature at your side, you open the door to endless possibilities for children and for yourself.
How to Play in Nature: Math Ideas for Teachers
Learn how to plan activities that use nature to teach children math concepts and skills.
How to Play in Nature: Science Ideas for Teachers
In this video, explore ways to use ideas from nature to encourage science learning.
How to Play in Nature: Language and Literacy Ideas for Teachers
Learn how to use ideas from nature to teach language and literacy in the classroom.
Nature-Based Learning and Development
Nature play is important for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, families, staff, and communities. Watch this video series, and apply the resources to plan successful nature-based activities.
News You Can Use: Take It Inside
Going outside is one of the best ways to connect children with nature. However, sometimes bringing nature inside offers exciting experiences for infants and toddlers. Use this News You Can Use to spark creative ideas for natural items that can be used inside with young children.