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by Mary Robertson / September 4, 2012
Welcome to our last post in our series about how Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences relates to outdoor learning. The intelligence I will discuss here is sometimes called Existential intelligence. This intelligence is not officially part of Gardner’s list of intelligences because of a lack of empirical evidence, but as Gardner has considered this […]
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by Mary Robertson / August 28, 2012
Labor Day is a good time for children to learn about community helpers and working together. Popular helpers include police officers, fire fighters, doctors, and teachers. During outdoor playground time, why not talk about the many people who work in the great outdoors? 1. Park Rangers – Use tree cookies or stones to create a […]
by Mary Robertson / August 21, 2012
Welcome back as we continue discussing how Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences apply to learning in children’s outdoor play areas. Another intelligence to encourage on the preschool playground is the intrapersonal intelligence. This intelligence involves having a strong sense of self, having self control, and understanding one’s emotions and feelings. (I think we can all agree, […]
by Mary Robertson / August 14, 2012
Welcome back as we continue discussing how Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences apply to learning in children’s outdoor play areas. Another intelligence that can be encouraged on the preschool playground is the interpersonal intelligence. This intelligence involves learning to work with and understand other people (why they do certain things, behave in a certain way, or […]
by Mary Robertson / August 8, 2012
The Preschool Summer Olympics continued…. Now that the opening ceremony is complete, it’s time for the games! The Games: Gymnastics – Lay out the mats and practice some tumbling. Boat Races – Set up sailboat/toy boat races down a slip ‘n’ slide. Running Races – Run a race or do a bunny hop race. […]
by Mary Robertson / July 31, 2012
The 2012 Summer Olympics have begun, so let’s get out the torch, flags, and medals and start the Preschool Olympic games outdoors on the preschool playground! The Opening Ceremony: Torches: First things first! You need your Olympic torch. Stuff pieces of red, orange, and yellow tissue paper into one end of paper towel […]
by Mary Robertson / July 24, 2012
Welcome back as we continue discussing how Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences apply to learning in children’s outdoor play areas. Another intelligence that can be encouraged on the preschool playground is the linguistic intelligence. This intelligence has to do with spoken and written language, for example, using language to meet goals and express ideas. Outdoor time […]
by Mary Robertson / July 17, 2012
There are many beautiful colors outdoors in the summertime! Explore the colors with an outdoor color hunt. First, take some time to go through some crayons. The children can pick out a few of their favorite colors of crayons to bring outdoors. Take the crayons outside onto the preschool playground and let the hunt […]
by Mary Robertson / July 10, 2012
Welcome back as we continue discussing how Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences apply to learning in children’s outdoor play areas. Another intelligence that can be encouraged and can flourish on the preschool playground is the logical-mathematical intelligence. This intelligence has to do with the ability to problem solve, investigate, use reason and logic, and think critically. […]
by Mary Robertson / July 3, 2012
Looking for an Independence Day outdoor activity? Try decorating the grass of your children’s outdoor play area with big patriotic flour stars. Materials: Piece of cardboard large enough for the star you would like to make Scissors Spray Bottle with water Flour Sifter 1. To make stars on your preschool playground lawn, cut out large […]
by Mary Robertson / June 26, 2012
This Friday is International Mud Day! This celebration began with groups of children in Nepal and Australia participating in fun filled day of playing in the mud. Bishnu Bhatta and Gillian McAuliffe, who are part of the Nature Action Collaborative for Children (a committee within the World Forum Foundation), planned the day celebrating mud to […]
by Mary Robertson / June 19, 2012
Tomorrow (Wednesday, June 20th) is the official first day of summer! I don’t know about you, but when I think summertime on the preschool playground, I think that it’s time for some serious water play! Below are some water play activities I have done in the past and some others I would love to try: […]
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