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by Jacki Leader / October 16, 2019
The change in the temperature has signified that fall is upon us. The crisp air and cooler temperatures bring significant observable changes outside. A wonderful and common activity to do with children in the fall is to observe the changing colors of the leaves. This year, when you observe the changes to the trees, take […]
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by Lydia M. Bowers / October 2, 2019
As the weather begins to cool off, there are several creepy crawlies, a.k.a. bugs and insects, that begin to swarm as they look for warmer places to be. How many of these have you seen in or around your playground? Wooly bear caterpillars These are the fuzzy black caterpillars with a brown band. These […]
by Michelle Pleasant / July 10, 2019
First, what is sensory play? Sensory play is play that engages children in activities that stimulate one or more of their senses. This includes sight, sound, touch, smell, taste, and movement. It creates an opportunity for children to learn about their environment and bodies through experimentation. Sensory play builds new connections in the brain. It […]
by Jacki Leader / June 5, 2019
One of my favorite nature advocates, Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, explains the importance of children’s connections to nature below: “Wonder is when you are 3-4 years old, you go out in your backyard, find a rock, turn it over and realize you are not alone in the universe. […]
by Tracey Hill / May 28, 2019
Wash the Playground Let’s Wash, Wash, Wash, Wash the Playground. Children love to help in any kind of way they can. Giving toddlers washcloths and towels and letting them wipe the slides and equipment provides them with loads of fun. Talk Time: Talk about and describe the things that are on the playground. Examples: The […]
by Stephanie Ginter / May 22, 2019
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 outdoor learning on the natural playground! The Adventurous Child Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (created by Lydia […]
by Jacki Leader / April 18, 2019
Spring is upon us, and our senses will be barraged with the sights and sounds of the changing season. What a great time to explore the emergence of spring through our 5 senses! Consider ways to welcome spring with these opportunities you can offer children utilizing their senses. Sight As spring arrives, there will […]
by Lydia M. Bowers / February 20, 2019
It’s too cold to be outside for long, but your preschool scientists can still explore properties of the cold with these frozen playground activities. Although most of the investigation can happen inside, each of these take a few minutes outdoors. Besides, the cold never bothered me anyway… Nature Icebergs: Take a quick nature walk around […]
by Jacki Leader / January 15, 2019
It is a special thrill when a child finds animal tracks outside. When you happen upon one, you realize you have discovered a visible clue: who came before us? where did they go? will they return? If you are lucky enough to discover an animal track on a walk with the children, tap into the […]
by Lydia M. Bowers / December 12, 2018
“All the leaves are brown, and the sky is grey…” There’s no need to be California Dreamin’ because we can create our own music on the playground! You can explore percussion materials by finding natural playground objects with which to try out sound, rhythm, pattern, volume, and much more. Everything is a drum. Children love […]
by Lydia M. Bowers / August 1, 2018
What do you do when you see bugs outside? My three-year-old used to shriek and try to step on every ant and run away from worms. Although many of us, as adults, often feel the same, taking the opportunity to learn about bugs and other creepy crawlies with your child is a fantastic way to […]
by Lydia M. Bowers / May 16, 2018
How often are young children drawn to the sticks lying around the yard or playground? And how often do we tell them to put it down, watch out, be careful? The book Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis reminds us of the power of imagination. The little bunny, while being given the typical cautions from an adult, […]
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