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by Mary Robertson / September 4, 2012
Welcome to our last post in our series about how Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences relates to outdoor learning. The intelligence I will discuss here is sometimes called Existential intelligence. This intelligence is not officially part of Gardner’s list of intelligences because of a lack of empirical evidence, but as Gardner has considered this […]
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by Mary Robertson / August 28, 2012
Labor Day is a good time for children to learn about community helpers and working together. Popular helpers include police officers, fire fighters, doctors, and teachers. During outdoor playground time, why not talk about the many people who work in the great outdoors? 1. Park Rangers – Use tree cookies or stones to create a […]
by Mary Robertson / August 14, 2012
Welcome back as we continue discussing how Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences apply to learning in children’s outdoor play areas. Another intelligence that can be encouraged on the preschool playground is the interpersonal intelligence. This intelligence involves learning to work with and understand other people (why they do certain things, behave in a certain way, or […]
by Mary Robertson / August 8, 2012
The Preschool Summer Olympics continued…. Now that the opening ceremony is complete, it’s time for the games! The Games: Gymnastics – Lay out the mats and practice some tumbling. Boat Races – Set up sailboat/toy boat races down a slip ‘n’ slide. Running Races – Run a race or do a bunny hop race. […]
by Mary Robertson / July 31, 2012
The 2012 Summer Olympics have begun, so let’s get out the torch, flags, and medals and start the Preschool Olympic games outdoors on the preschool playground! The Opening Ceremony: Torches: First things first! You need your Olympic torch. Stuff pieces of red, orange, and yellow tissue paper into one end of paper towel […]
by Mary Robertson / July 3, 2012
Looking for an Independence Day outdoor activity? Try decorating the grass of your children’s outdoor play area with big patriotic flour stars. Materials: Piece of cardboard large enough for the star you would like to make Scissors Spray Bottle with water Flour Sifter 1. To make stars on your preschool playground lawn, cut out large […]
by Mary Robertson / June 12, 2012
Thank you to all the great dads, uncles, grandpas, and other men who are positive influences in the lives of young children. Young children benefit greatly from interactions with the male role models in their lives. Two of the many ways children benefit relate to emotional development and rough and tumble play. Studies show that […]
by Mary Robertson / May 22, 2012
Memorial Day was created after the American Civil War to honor the soldiers who had passed away. Then, it was called Decoration Day because people would decorate the resting places of soldiers. There are many ways to celebrate this holiday with young children outdoors in your children’s outdoor play area. 1. Parade – Parades have […]
by Mary Robertson / May 8, 2012
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th. Do you have any Mother’s Day activities planned for your preschool children? Here are some ideas we thought of for celebrating this special holiday outdoors on the preschool playground. 1. Have a Picnic – Lay out a blanket in the grass for mothers and children to have a picnic […]
by Stephanie Ginter / February 28, 2012
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. They can walk around and draw in the different equipment such as slides, sandboxes, art […]
by Stephanie Ginter / October 13, 2011
“We have not inherited the Earth from our parents; we have borrowed it from our children.” – L. Brown, 1981 Our children are our future, what we have is ultimately theirs. That is why it is so important for us to practice and for our children to learn about conservation. To many, conservation in our […]
by Stephanie Ginter / September 7, 2011
9/11 was an event that touched all Americans through a loss of their sense of security. 10 years later, images of the aftermath still stir emotions in the minds and hearts of us all. When the topic comes up, and it will, how do you tell your child what happened or why everyone is acting […]
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