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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 […]
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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 / August 22, 2018
In the previous blog post, educators explained some developmental benefits to outdoor play. Playing outdoors becomes critical in the face of increasingly more academic pressure in early years. We tend to see the alphabet, reading, writing, and how to cut with scissors as what’s important for school. Children ought to be learning to sit quietly […]
by Lydia M. Bowers / August 16, 2018
With back-to-school schedules, getting outside to play suddenly drops in our priority lists. By the time we’re done with school snacks and homework, we feel like we don’t have time for outdoor play anymore! Two early childhood professionals explain the importance of getting outside, what parents should know, and why it’s worth it. Megan Brown, […]
by Tori Scott / May 31, 2018
The playground is one of the best places to practice large motor skills with children. When you are indoors, space is limited and the children may not be able to exercise their large motor skills to their full capability. Large motor skills include use of the arms and legs to walk, jump, run, exercise, etc. […]
by Lydia M. Bowers / March 1, 2018
How can we engage children in using their senses outdoors? Use a Sensory Scavenger Hunt! This can be something you try to search for all in one longer outdoor trip or keep it on hand for whenever you notice these things throughout the rest of the season. Older children love having their own page to […]
by Tracey Hill / February 14, 2018
With the Winter Olympics upon us, now is the perfect time to encourage children to engage in some outdoor games! There are plenty of fun games that can be played during the winter time. These games can be done in ten minute increments or less so that children are not exposed to the weather for […]
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 […]
by Tracey Hill / January 10, 2018
When it’s cold outside or when you have snow filled playgrounds, it’s hard to find things to do outdoors. Below is a list of fun activities you can do outside in the snow! Just be sure to pay attention to how much time you are spending outside and how long children are playing with the […]
by Tracey Hill / December 13, 2017
Come one, come all to the winter wonderland playground carnival fun! Yes, it is getting cold outside, but with these quick carnival games, outdoor play can still be an option. Despite having a snow or rain covered playground, you can still let the children have playtime outside with these fun games below. Ring Toss: A […]
by Lydia M. Bowers / July 21, 2017
I sometimes struggle to motivate myself to face the heat and humidity, even when I know I need to get my children outside to play. Incorporating water helps, but sometimes I look for something to do beyond just running through a sprinkler. Enter: the bike wash! An exciting way to start this play is […]
by Tracey Hill / July 13, 2017
Here comes the best playground parade ever! With all the great examples of parades throughout the month, now is a good time to put on your own playground parade! This is an activity that infants, toddlers, and preschoolers can all participate in. The children will learn great skills such as large motor when they walk […]
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