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by Lydia M. Bowers / February 7, 2018
Let’s talk cold weather fun for kids! When it’s really cold, it’s hard to get motivated to go outside. I am not a cold weather person. I’d be happy never seeing snow again, and anything under 40 degrees is too chilly for me. However, the benefits to children of getting outside far outweigh my short-lived […]
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by Lydia M. Bowers / July 26, 2017
The sun is shining and children cannot wait to get outside and play! Even beautiful weather can create a few hazards, however, so it is a good idea to make sure everything is looked over. As the temperatures increase, playground equipment may get hot. Direct sun causes metal, rubber, and plastic to get hot enough […]
by Tracey Hill / June 15, 2017
I feel like I have been singing “Oh Mr. Sun, Mr. Golden sun, please shine down on me” quite a lot lately! The sun is shining and providing a good time to soak up some Vitamin D. Sunshine gives off serotonin that is beneficial for children and adults. The Serotonin helps boost children’s mood while […]
by Lydia M. Bowers / May 26, 2017
At the playground, my toddler immediately took off, scaling the “rock wall” of the climber. I found myself repeating, “be careful,” with every precarious foot placement, and then again when hurtled himself down the big slide. He fell at the bottom of the slide, but before I could get to him, he stood up, laughed […]
by Mary Robertson / January 30, 2017
When conducting a safety inspection for your playground, make sure to leave proper distance between equipment. For climbing structures more than 30 inches high, recommended spacing is at least 9 feet apart. If two climbing structures are less than 30 inches high, such as two balance beams, they may be spaced 6 feet apart. This […]
by Mary Robertson / December 7, 2016
It is important to perform regular high frequency inspections on your playground. A high frequency inspection is an examination of the playground, specifically looking for changes over a short period of time. Some things to look for while doing inspections are trash on the playground, insufficient playground surfacing, broken outdoor toys, etc. Perform inspections whenever […]
by Mary Robertson / October 31, 2016
Safety is important both inside preschools and outside. On the preschool playground, one safety issue to keep in mind is entanglement. There are several things you can do to avoid entanglement. First, check what the children are wearing on the playground. Children should not wear clothing with drawstrings, cords, or loose drawstrings. Children should also […]
by Mary Robertson / March 12, 2013
In a recent article, Richard Louv writes “But at other schools, too many students spend most of their time sitting. At their desks, in front of computers, taking tests, sitting in schools where recess and gym class have been restricted or eliminated. Even in preschools, most children sit in the classroom for most of the day […]
by Mary Robertson / February 26, 2013
In Discovering Nature with Young Children, Ingrid Chalufour and Karen Worth list 3 things to keep in mind when discussing how to be a good naturalist. 1) “Stay safe (such as what can be touched, what should be avoided)” Child safety is always the first priority! 2) “Keep animals and plants safe” Be careful not […]
by Mary Robertson / May 1, 2012
April 30th through May 6th is Screen-Free Week and it’s not just school aged children who are getting too much screen time. On average, preschoolers watch 32 hours of television every week and see 25,000 commercials. Even infants are getting too much screen time as 19% of infants have televisions in their bedrooms (The Body […]
by Stephanie Ginter / January 12, 2012
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 as well. A recent study published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine[i] shows […]
by Stephanie Ginter / December 8, 2011
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 all seasons. Need some inspiration to help you get outdoors this winter? Here are some […]
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