Young children need time outdoors not only to get their wiggles out but to help them stay healthy emotionally as well as physically. There is so much more young children can learn beyond the classroom walls and nature has a way of keeping young children naturally engaged in the learning process.
Below are some ideas to give you a little outdoor play inspiration...
Winter science in preschool
While I prefer to stay inside by a cozy fireplace during the freezing cold days of winter, our students prefer to be outside digging up chunks
I wish I had a playground like that
The next time you find yourself saying “I wish I had a play ground like that?” Read this!
Looking for signs of spring
The weather is finally starting to feel more springlike so we are beginning to talk about and look for the signs of spring around our preschool!
March roars in like a lion: Talking about weather in preschool
The month of March roared in like a lion and has continued to be crazy weather ever since. This crazy weather system gives us the perfect opportunity to talk about the different kinds of weather all month long.
Baby it’s cold outside
Spending time outdoors all year long promotes healthy development in children! I sure hope this message finds you safe and warm because I know many
The water play kitchen
A fun summer of water play all set up in our out door water play kitchen!
Summertime play essentials
Summer break has officially begun and we are featuring all the essentials for summertime play.
Inspiring outdoor playscapes
Ways to create beautiful and engaging outdoor learning spaces Sometimes, it is hard to think of ideas to spruce up your outdoor play area. With
Bubbles, bubbles
Bubbles are the quintessential children’s toy! They are inexpensive, easy to find, and can provide hours of entertainment. Bubbles are a wonderful multi-sensory activity. Today
Exploring textured water play
When a preschooler is in the “play zone” it is best to let him explore without interruption! Exploring textured water play is just the ticket for getting your child into the play zone!
One-inch sandbox play
This simple one-inch sand-play experience invites a different kind of sand play. Affordable and Simple to set-up and open ended too!
The motivation to draw and write is powered by play
You may think that driving a toy jeep around the drive-way and developing the skills to write or draw have no connection but my two-year-old grandson would demonstrate that there is a strong connection between the two…
Around the world | an Earth day game
We took our Earth day ball outdoors on a bright and sunny day and played a game called, “Around the World!”
A few minutes outdoors on a cold winter day helps keep the winter blues away
Dreading those cold winter days? See how just spending a few minutes outdoors can make your whole day a better, happier experience.
Sorting through the colors of fall
Taking a walk through our “forest” to gather up the colors of fall!
Pppppp is for pumpkin painting, pouring, pounding, and playdough play
Exploring pumpkins through all kinds of play in our outdoor classroom!