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Taking Play Outdoors
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In this Exchange Essentials educators will find a focus on the importance of outdoor play in early childhood education. Major themes include the value of outdoor play, making the most of outdoor activities, and design principles for outdoor environments. Educators can expect to learn about the benefits of outdoor play, practical strategies for enhancing outdoor play experiences, and the role of outdoor environments in children’s cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.
Overview
This volume of Exchange Essentials includes the following selected Exchange articles, in PDF format:
The Value of Outdoor Play
by David Elkind
Making the Most of Outdoor Play
by Karen Stephens
Supporting Constructive Play in the Wild
by Francis Wardle
Beyond Nature Hikes and Butterflies
by Kelly Twibell and Diane Harkins
Loose Parts and Learning on the Playground
by Anne-Marie Spencer
Planning Intentionally for Children’s Outdoor Environments
by Nancy Rosenow
Why Outdoor Spaces for Children Matter So Much
by James Wike
The Outdoor Classroom: “No Child Left Inside”
by Eric Nelson
Planning for Play in the Playground
by Pru Walsh
