Nature Walk and Roll
Take a nature walk and roll! Children and adults might be walking or rolling around in a stroller, buggy, or wheelchair. All ways of moving are wonderful, and we encourage choosing a pathway that works for everyone.
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Nature-based Learning
Nature-based learning uses the world around us to increase children's development across various learning domains. It involves outdoor experiences for children that promote health, exploration, and connection with living and non-living elements of nature. Resources in this collection provide strategies for incorporating nature-based play into learning environments and curricula.
Learn more about the benefits of outdoor play.
We’re Going on a Bug Hunt
Invite children to go on an adventure to find bugs on your outdoor area, backyard, or local playground. Ask children where they think they will find insects — always following their lead in the shared exploration.
Splish, Splash, Splat – Hooray for Messy Play!
Messy play is a great way to experience natural elements with all the senses. Help children explore textures, sounds, and smells of materials. Make a mud puddle outside for children to splash in; use a sensory table to splash, scoop, and pour water; and more!
Playing in Weather from Rain to Rainbows
Whether it’s snowing, raining, sunny, windy, or cloudy with a rainbow above, playing in weather can be an incredible sensory and imaginative experience. Encourage children to play in all weather to learn about the world around them from rain to rainbows!
Nature-Based Learning and Development for Administrators
Learn how to use the natural world as a learning tool to improve outcomes for young children in your center.
Nature-Based Learning and Development for Teachers
Find out how to use the natural world as a learning tool to improve outcomes for young children in your classroom.
How to Play in Nature: Math Ideas for Teachers
Learn how to plan activities that use nature to teach children math concepts and skills.
How to Play in Nature: Science Ideas for Teachers
In this video, explore ways to use ideas from nature to encourage science learning.
How to Play in Nature: Language and Literacy Ideas for Teachers
Learn how to use ideas from nature to teach language and literacy in the classroom.
Nature-based Learning and Development
Nature play is important for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, families, staff, and communities. Watch this video series, and apply the resources to plan successful nature-based activities.
