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Topic

  • Learning Environments
  • School Readiness

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  • Outdoor play (23)
  • Nature-based learning (9)
  • Play space (2)
  • Childhood obesity (1)
  • Literacy (1)
  • Playgrounds (1)
  • Scientific Reasoning (1)
  • Social and Emotional Development (1)
  • Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development (1)
  • Safe environments (1)

Audience

  • Directors and Managers (3)
  • Technical Assistance Providers (2)
  • Teachers and Caregivers (1)

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Type

  • Article (14)
  • Video (9)

Age Group

  • Infants and Toddlers (4)
  • Preschoolers (4)

Program Type

Series

  • Front Porch Broadcast Series (4)
  • News You Can Use (2)

Topic

  • Learning Environments
  • School Readiness

Tag

  • Outdoor play (23)
  • Nature-based learning (9)
  • Play space (2)
  • Childhood obesity (1)
  • Literacy (1)
  • Playgrounds (1)
  • Scientific Reasoning (1)
  • Social and Emotional Development (1)
  • Perceptual, Motor, and Physical Development (1)
  • Safe environments (1)

Audience

  • Directors and Managers (3)
  • Technical Assistance Providers (2)
  • Teachers and Caregivers (1)

Program Options

Type

  • Article (14)
  • Video (9)

Age Group

  • Infants and Toddlers (4)
  • Preschoolers (4)

Program Type

Series

  • Front Porch Broadcast Series (4)
  • News You Can Use (2)
Outdoor play

Growing Physical Skills Through Outdoor Learning and Play

Outdoor play boosts children’s health and wellness, as well as supports their learning and development. Learn how the outdoors provide a wonderful environment for growing preschoolers’ physical skills.

Outdoor Learning Environments for Preschool-aged Children

Spending time outdoors supports children's physical and mental well-being. This webinar explores how adults can use outdoor environments as a tool for supporting children’s learning and development.

Building Social and Emotional Development Outdoors

Discuss how outdoor environments create ideal conditions for children’s social and emotional development. Hear how adults can use outdoor environments to help build social and emotional skills in children ages 3 to 5.

Using the Natural World to Support Children’s Development

Find out what research says about using nature as a tool to support children's development across learning domains. Discover strategies for creating time and space for nature play in your learning environment.

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.

Strategies for Maximizing Outdoor Learning Opportunities for Infants and Toddlers

Programs serving infants and toddlers should consider ways to facilitate and strengthen adult engagement with outdoor play and exploration.

Benefits of Outdoor Play and Exploration

Explore four benefits of outdoor play and exploration for infants and toddlers: improved health; strengthened development and learning; connection to nature; and extended curriculum.

Considerations for Creating Safe and Stimulating Outdoor Play Spaces

Find out what makes good outdoor play spaces for infants and toddlers and explore guidelines for designing them.

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.

The Current State of Outdoor Play and Exploration in the United States

Research shows young children are spending less time outdoors engaging in active play and exploring the natural world. This trend has significant adverse effects on young children's health and development.

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