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Winter Playtime!

It may be tempting to hide inside until the weather warms up, but outdoor play is essential for children’s well-being, even in the winter, and the snow is great for creative play! There are endless ways to play with snow. Build snow people, snow forts, snow castles, have a snowball […]

Outdoor Classrooms

7 research-backed benefits of outdoor classrooms and outdoor learning for kids: 1. Outdoor learning increases student engagement and ownership of learning. 2. Outdoor learning may encourage better behavior in students. 3. Outdoor classrooms may improve teaching quality, too. 4. Learning outside supports academic performance. 5. Learning outdoors can improve children’s […]

7 Elements of Play No. 4

Today’s feature in the 7 Elements of Play – Sensory Experiences! Benefits of sensory experiences on the playground: 1. Children rely on sensory input to learn about the environment; it also builds neural connections that support thought, learning, and creativity. 2. Sensory experiences support tactical learning. Touch activities require the […]

7 Elements of Play No. 2

Today’s feature in the 7 Elements of Play – Brachiating! Benefits of brachiating on the playground:1. Brachiating strengthens the upper body and develops grip strength.2. It increases endurance, flexibility, and eye-hand coordination.3. Brachiating develops kinesthetic awareness, which allows a child to know where their body is in space. Many structures […]

Benefits Of Outdoor Winter Play!

With the chill of winter settling in, it is time to discuss the importance of outdoor play! Some adults associate cold winter weather with getting colds and illnesses. However, it is not exposure to the cold that cause these viruses. In fact, it’s likely to be increased exposure to poorly […]