Outdoor #play is a fundamental aspect of #early-childhood-education. It offers numerous benefits for children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional #development. For child care providers, creating a stimulating outdoor environment is essential for fostering #healthy and well-rounded children.
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Social Benefits:
Emotional Benefits:
Creating a Stimulating Outdoor Environment:
To maximize the benefits of outdoor play, child care providers should strive to create a stimulating and #safe outdoor environment. Consider incorporating the following elements:
ChildCareEd’s believes in the importance of outdoor play and has created the following FREE training course to support providers in their work with young children.
Creating the Natural Outdoor Classroom: Even from an early age, children love to be around and connect with nature! As our world gets smaller, it is especially important to encourage this love of the outdoors and bring learning outside! We have created this course to help childcare providers create a natural outdoor environment that includes different colors, sounds, textures, and scents. We will also show you what children might discover, learn, and experience in a natural play environment.
By prioritizing outdoor play in #early-childhood education, child care providers can significantly contribute to the holistic development of children. A stimulating outdoor environment offers numerous benefits for their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being.