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Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Spring is underway, and it’s a great time to be outside breathing the fresh air, feeling the warmth of the sun, listening to the birds sing, and seeing the beauty of the trees and flowers. What a great opportunity for … READ MORE

New and Improved Website
We have a BIG announcement! We are excited to announce that after months of work we’ve completely redone our website! Come poke around on our new and improved site and try out some of the exciting new features for yourself. … READ MORE

Rockin’ Robins on the Preschool Playground (Part 2 of 2)
Last week I talked about some different projects children can do to take care of the birds on the preschool playground. Now comes the next step, scientific observation! How do the birds move? What do they sound like? What colors … READ MORE

Rockin’ Robins on the Preschool Playground (Part 1 of 2)
Having a class pet is a fun idea, but not always practical or allowed. So, if you want your children to learn while taking care of an animal, you could take care of the animals on your preschool playground. Now … READ MORE

Making Maps
Here at The Adventurous Child we make lots of site plans for preschool playgrounds. We enjoy it and I bet your preschool children would too! Take clipboards with blank paper outside so the children can make maps of their playground. … READ MORE

Valentines Day Bubble Art
Looking for some fun activities to do on the preschool playground for Valentines Day? Try making some Valentine Bubble Art! First, bend some craft wire or old wire coat hangers into heart shapes. These become your special Valentines Day bubble … READ MORE
Let’s Get Physical!
Most everyone would agree that playing outside as a child is fun. Here at The Adventurous Child, we strongly support outdoor fun! What most people don’t know are the enormous benefits of physical activity- not only for adults, but children … READ MORE
Cold Weather Tips for the Outdoor Classroom
Winter is upon us in most of the country, and with it comes much colder weather and a reluctance to take the children outdoors. At The Adventurous Child, we know it’s important and beneficial to utilize your preschool playground in … READ MORE
Healthy Kids Outdoors Act
Earlier this month, members of Congress introduced House and Senate versions of the Healthy Kids Outdoors Act. This new law supports state, local, and federal strategies to connect youth and families with the natural world. All with an eye toward … READ MORE
Play Outdoors: Have Fun, Stay Healthy
At The Adventurous Child, we’re proud to promote the educational benefits of outdoor play. We also appreciate all the physical benefits children receive from their time on the preschool playground. Research shows (Fjortoft 2004; Burdette and Whitaker 2005) children who … READ MORE