Jan 30, 2018
Resources mentioned:
Articles—Quality Outdoor Play Spaces for Young Children by Karin H. Spencer and Paul M. Wright in Young Children, November 2014
https://issuu.com/naeyc/docs/yc1114_quality_outdoor_play_spaces_
Play Space Assessment:
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/learning-environments/article/play-space-assessment-preschool
Arletta Brown’s Nature Explore space:
https://www.facebook.com/KidsNCompanyFamilyChildcare/
https://certified.natureexplore.org/kids-n-company-family-childcare-2/
Selby Botanical Gardens:
Blog Post—Low Cost Outdoor Classroom Alternatives:
http://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2016/04/low-cost-outdoor-classroom-alternative.html
Adding Plants to Outdoor Classrooms:
http://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2016/08/adding-plants-to-outdoor-classroom.html
Blog Post—I didn’t mention this; however, it’s great on natural playscapes:
http://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2014/11/natural-playscapes.html
Quote:
“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in.” ― Rachel Carson
Resources:
Learning with Nature Idea Book: