Spread the loveThe outdoor learning environment is much than a place for kids to exercise or to let loose. It is a space that allows them to grow physically and intellectually. An outdoor learning space does not mean that kids will have “lessons” outdoors. Rather, it means that educators plan the outdoor space as carefully as they plan the indoor learning space. The outdoor learning space allows kids to grow, learn and develop to their fullest. Does your outdoor learning space include these 5 kinds of play? Nature Play includes trees, vegetables, and ground textures. Pets can also be included. … Continue reading Planning the Outdoor Learning Environment for PreK and Elementary Schools