Our Proud Heritage: Outdoor Play Is Essential to Whole Child Development

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This article is a comprehensive resource from a journal of the National Association for the Education of Young Children published in July 2017. It includes topics such as outdoor play, outdoor materials, playgrounds, risk-taking and safety. Helpful to teach educators or parents some of the important benefits of outdoor play and taking risks.

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