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Outdoor Play

Children having fun in a playground. Outdoor play involves children engaging in physical activities and exploration in outdoor environments. These resources highlight the importance of playing outside and its impact on children's growth and development. Find strategies for creating safe and stimulating outdoor spaces to maximize children’s learning.

Learn how to incorporate interaction and connection to the natural world through nature-based learning.

Play the Head Start Way

Tue, 09/03/2024 - 13:46

Staff can use this information to plan and carry out open ended, joyful play activities with children enrolled in Head Start programs.

Zoning Outside

Thu, 12/05/2024 - 16:02

In this video, one educator communicates assigned zones to team members in an outdoor environment. Listen as the educator discusses zoning options with one of the team members.

Nature-Based Learning and Development for Administrators

Thu, 05/18/2017 - 14:15

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

Thu, 05/18/2017 - 14:17

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: Science Ideas for Teachers

Thu, 05/18/2017 - 14:24

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

Thu, 05/18/2017 - 14:26

Learn how to use ideas from nature to teach language and literacy in the classroom.

Supporting Outdoor Play and Exploration for Infants and Toddlers

Fri, 05/19/2017 - 11:41

Early Head Start and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start professional development staff may use this paper with teachers, family child care providers, and home visitors.

Spending Time Outdoors Matters for Infants and Toddlers!

Fri, 05/19/2017 - 14:19

This podcast shares some of the benefits that infants and toddlers gain by spending quality time outside. It also offers some ideas for how Early Head Start staff and parents can make the most of outdoor time.