Our Proud Heritage: Outdoor Play Is Essential to Whole Child Development
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Thriving
Happiness
Social Emotional Learning
Nature-Based Learning
Ages 3 - 4
K - 2
3 - 5
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.
North Shore's Outdoor Classroom promotes experiential learning through play, supports individual learning styles, and cultivates a lifelong respect for our environment.