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by Stephanie Ginter / November 14, 2011
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 regularly play outdoors: – Become fitter and leaner – Develop stronger immune systems – Have […]
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by Stephanie Ginter / October 31, 2011
Halloween is always a fun and exciting holiday for children. It is an opportunity to live out a fantasy as a favorite animal or character and really cut loose with friends and family. And all this is before being allowed to eat much more candy than normal. While Halloween is great fun for children and […]
by Stephanie Ginter / August 4, 2011
“A more naturalized outdoor space can provide an alternative to the playground for traumatized children that allows them to move in ways that heal: walking or running on pathways through plantings, or dancing to soothing sounds made by rain sticks or an outdoor marimba.” (Polites, Kuchar, & Bigelow, 2010) Children can have positive ideas and […]
by Clark Kugler / August 1, 2011
I came across an article in the New York Times that was questioning if today’s playgrounds were too safe. In his article, “Today’s playgrounds may be too safe, critics warn,” John Tierney writes safer “playgrounds may stunt emotional development, leaving children with anxieties and fears that are ultimately worse than a broken bone.” What he […]
by Stephanie Ginter / July 20, 2011
We often write and read about all of the educational benefits children gain through play; the ELS that they are mastering on the playground. Recently I read an article entitled “hope and healing for children affected by domestic violence”. It opened my eyes to all of the social and emotional benefits that come from children’s […]
by Stephanie Ginter / July 6, 2011
The next types of gardens that we will highlight are vegetable and fruit gardens. In a previous blog post, Learn Healthy Eating in the Garden, we highlighted the benefits of giving children the tools to plant, grow and harvest nutritional fruits and vegetables on their own. But what else are children getting from these edible […]
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 / August 16, 2010
Summertime offers an abundance of opportunities: water fun, outdoor play, barbeques, fireworks, and more. What else is ubiquitous in the summertime? Tricycle riding! It is fun, it is inexpensive (once you’ve purchased your cycle), it is “green,” and it makes for some great memories. Another great thing about cycles is that they do not require […]
by Stephanie Ginter / March 19, 2010
It is difficult to pick up a publication and not see an article about childhood obesity and obesity-related complications, including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Through gardening we can introduce preschool children to healthy food options and what better place than on the outdoor playground. Growing fruits and vegetables provides an […]
by Clark Kugler / October 16, 2009
Physical fitness is becoming a part of many preschool curriculums and state early learning standards. Some of the findings show that simple pathways for children to walk on keeps them moving and increases fitness levels. To create pathways that keep children moving, the outdoor play area can have stepping stones between learning centers. There are […]
by Stephanie Ginter / September 16, 2009
Early childhood is the time for a child to begin the development of an active lifestyle. In order to ensure a lifetime of good health, the development of skills and attitudes that lead to a healthy lifestyle need to be nurtured and encouraged when children are young. Children don’t need personal trainers and […]
by Stephanie Ginter / July 6, 2009
Playing the Large Drum Set outdoors … HELPS BUILD STRONG BODIES TWELVE WAYS 1. Dancing, twisting, marching and jumping to the music. 2. Strengthening hand muscles to grasp the drum mallet. 3. Using the large shoulder and arm muscles to strike the drum. 4. Integrating body movement with senses– touch, hearing, kinesthesia, and the […]
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