Subscribe to Our Blog
Enter your email address below to receive email notifications about new posts.
Blog Authors
Recent Posts
- What Dissolves in Water? September 1, 2023
- The Benefits of Game-Based Learning August 3, 2023
- Playing Hide and Seek Is Fun and Educational July 5, 2023
- 7 Benefits of Open-Ended Art for Children June 7, 2023
- 6 Science-Focused Outdoor Games for Children April 27, 2023
Categories
The Benefits of Game-Based Learning
We know firsthand the importance of play in a child’s development. Not only do children learn important skills like problem-solving and critical thinking, but play promotes creativity and imagination. One way to improve outdoor learning is through game-based play. Using … READ MORE
Spring Preschooler Activities to Get Them Moving!
If you care for preschool-aged children, you understand the importance of keeping them healthy and happy. This includes helping them engage in physical activities. Spring is a wonderful time of year — the weather starts to get warmer and flowers … READ MORE
Valentine’s Day Outdoor Activities for Children
Outdoor play provides great opportunities for early childhood development! Playing outside allows children to exercise, socialize, and learn to appreciate nature. As we approach Valentine’s Day, you’re probably thinking of festive activities to celebrate this day of love and friendship … READ MORE
Winter Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers
As the weather gets colder, keeping your preschooler engaged and entertained can get challenging. However, don’t let the colder months stop you from planning fun and educational outdoor activities in the winter. While it can be tempting to hunker down … READ MORE
Teaching Outside: A Guide to Lesson Planning
More than half of American parents (55%) believe their children aren’t spending enough time outside. Many parents believe (rightfully so) that playing outside will help their children get some fresh air, get away from their digital devices, and get some … READ MORE
Spring Activities for Preschoolers
A recent study found that preschool-aged children do not spend nearly enough time outside as they should. Children should spend at least two hours a day playing and exploring the outdoors; however, most students are cooped up inside. Since it’s spring, … READ MORE
The Benefits of Outdoor Play
Did you know that only about 30 percent of children play outside every day? Outside play is crucial to a child’s health and development. Even though it may look like a child is just playing on the swings or doing … READ MORE
Kitchen, Mud Fridge
The outdoor Mud Kitchen Fridge is extra roomy, with two large shelves for storing foods in the outdoor classroom kitchen area. When getting ice cream out of the freezer, or cheese out of the refrigerator, just reach through the opening … READ MORE
Kitchen, Mud Stove
What’s cooking in the outdoor classroom—eggs, spaghetti, or soup? Where is the kitchen—in a house, school, restaurant, or on a boat? This four-burner Mud Kitchen Stove looks real, but don’t worry about getting burned! Rotate the knobs and decide if … READ MORE
Kitchen, Mud Sink
The Mud Kitchen Sink is perfect for adding water, science, math, and dramatic play to the outdoor classroom. Simply use a garden hose to fill the tank under the sink, then the children will love pumping water into the sink, … READ MORE
