Category: Outdoor Play

• Bring on the Noise, Bring on the Fun: Supporting Loud and Active Play Throughout the Day

  

  What exactly do we mean when we talk about loud and active play at daycare and preschool? How do you encourage children to get up and get moving throughout the day? How do you know if you provide enough of the “right” kind of opportunities to help kids get moving? Read ideas for supporting loud and…

• Connecting Themes and Curriculum to Outdoor Learning

  

  When you think about outside time with your preschool, most teachers think… Finally, they get some energy out. But have you ever thought of how you can connect outside play with the theme and learning that goes on in your classroom? Have you thought about how outdoor learning can provide you with so many opportunities…

• Making the Most of Outdoor Time

  

  It’s time for your class to travel outside. Depending on your program requirements this can be 30 minutes to 60 minutes or more. So now what? You can maximize outdoor play by moving learning centers outdoors, opening new possibilities for stimulating children’s creativity, self-discovery, and imagination. Providing the same engagement outside as inside allows your…

• Rumblin’ Tumblin’ Fun: Loud and Active Learning Centers

  

  Do you feel like your classroom is a WWE arena? Experiencing some challenging behaviors or struggling to set up the classroom to balance both active and quiet spaces?  You’ve come to the right place! Let’s talk about Loud and Active Learning Centers. Just like you, children need opportunities to stretch, move and experience their muscles…

• Prepare and Prevent: Safety Practices in Early Childhood Programs

  

  Congratulations and welcome to the world of early childhood! To be honest, walking into your classroom and seeing so many little faces staring back at you can feel a little daunting. How do I keep them all safe? How do I keep track of them and ensure they are “returned in the same order received?” …

• Creating an Amazing Outdoor Play Area

  

  The benefits of outdoor play are so great for young children. Outdoor play areas are a place where children can release energy, use loud voices, play vigorously, and engage in messy projects. Outdoor play allows children to explore and learn about the local environment.  Research continues to explore the importance of outdoor play (Children and…