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by Clark Kugler / June 16, 2011
Think back to your days in elementary school. Chances are, your teacher spent some time discussing prepositions – you know, words like “in,” “around,” “near,” and “after.” Words that describe a spatial or temporal relationship or direction. Here is a little known fact: there are between 85 and 150 prepositions in the English language (depending […]
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by Clark Kugler / May 13, 2011
The American Heart Association’s stance on physical inactivity is that it: “is a major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease. It also increases the risk of stroke and such other major cardiovascular risk factors as obesity, high blood pressure, low HDL (“good”) cholesterol and diabetes.” The Association recommends the following: All children age 2 […]
by Clark Kugler / May 2, 2011
E.E. Cummings referred to springtime as “when the world is puddle-wonderful.” What a marvelous expression! May is a lovely time of year for enjoying the outdoors with your children. For example, why not create a scavenger hunt? Ensuring each group has at least one adult supervising, hand out lists with pictures of crocuses, daffodils, and […]
by Clark Kugler / April 28, 2011
Q: Our preschool teachers would like to allow children to explore letter writing with various textures. The children commented that they like using shaving cream at home. We are not able to use this at our center. Do you have any ideas? A: Here is a good alternative to shaving cream. You can keep the […]
by Clark Kugler / April 25, 2011
April showers bring May flowers, it’s true, and those showers can be pretty fantastic – and not just for your tulips and daffodils! Why not create a rain barrel to store that water? There are a lot of great reasons to create a rain barrel, including water conservation and saving money. Here are some reasons […]
by Clark Kugler / April 21, 2011
On Monday we discussed the fantastic benefits of composting in your outdoor classroom. Today, we’re doing to talk about how to create that compost pile! These tips came from the BBC article “Make Your Own Compost.” You will need: a compost bin with a lid old plant waste kitchen waste soil 1. Help your […]
by Clark Kugler / April 18, 2011
This spring The Adventurous Child has been talking about seasonal activites to enjoy with your children. Some of our previous suggestions have included gardening and natural playscapes. Today we are going to talk about composting! Okay maybe composting isn’t very glamorous – but it IS the foundation for a nutrient-rich garden, which makes it a […]
by Clark Kugler / April 14, 2011
Last month I talked about Nature Deficit Disorder and its potential harm toward children’s wellbeing. Awareness of this problem, thanks in part to Richard Louv, has led to the increased popularity of natural playscapes. A natural playscape incorporates nature into its outdoor learning environment. Cheryl Charles, CEO and co-founder of the Children & Nature […]
by Clark Kugler / April 7, 2011
Home gardens are making a comeback in the United States. Everyone from the First Lady to moms, dads, and teachers on the home front are planting flowers, vegetables, and herbs. There are a lot of reasons for this. Partly, it’s a great lesson in economics and saving money by growing your own food. Gardening is […]
by Clark Kugler / April 4, 2011
Wow! Is winter really over? In Ohio, we’re starting to see the trees bud and crocuses are rising out of the ground. Spring is just around the corner! Springtime is a wonderful time to take your children outdoors to experience nature and its verdant transformation. In the next few weeks, The Adventurous Child is […]
As the days get longer and warmer, the outdoors begins to look inviting. Perhaps you have already begun dreaming of frequent outdoor class time, nature walks, and stomping in puddles with your children. If you have, you may belong to a select group of people. Richard Louv (2008) coined the term Nature Deficit Disorder – […]
by Clark Kugler / March 28, 2011
The Adventurous Child likes to create products and equipment that are multipurpose in nature. A great example of this is our weaving panel: It encourages artistic development, use of prepositional phrases, and it promotes cooperative play! Children can intertwine various materials, such as ribbon, yarn and string. This unique piece of children’s playground equipment […]
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