My colleagues and I at Nature Explore have a variety of workshops to offer on diverse aspects of connecting children with nature, and supporting the adults who do so. Check them out at natureexplore.org.
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UDL and Nature-based Play
Check out the Spring 2019 article I wrote for Highscope’s Active Learner magazine!
Risky Play Toolkit
Visit Outside Play to learn about risky play. It's full of resources for understanding and supporting risky play....
Outdoor Learning Resources from Edutopia
Edutopia continually provides outstanding resources. Check out their recent resource roundup for outdoor learning!
Sticks, Blankets and Cardboard in the Toy Hall of Fame
While many of the toys inducted into the "National Toy Hall of Fame" are manufactured classics such as...
Play in the Mud…It’s GOOD for you!
Whether you think mud is gross or glorious, you may be surprised to learn that playing in mud...
Outdoor Classroom Day + Resources!
Mark your calendars for 17 May and 1 November, 2018! Outdoor Classroom Day is a global campaign to...
Make your plans for International School Grounds Month!
In May each year, the International School Grounds Alliance calls on schools around the globe to take their...
Rethinking ADHD
In this provocative article, author Susie Garlick notes, “ADHD children are not horrible, undisciplined or unruly children, we have just created a world that no longer allows them to fit inside the box…All children need rules, routines and expectations to feel safe and secure, but we must stop setting them up for failure and begin helping them succeed.”
No more mud kitchens…
If you know me, you know I love mud! So, why am I against mud kitchens? If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my time with Nature Explore, it’s the value of loose parts and open-ended materials…