How to Play in Nature: Science Ideas for Teachers
In this video, explore ways to use ideas from nature to encourage science learning.
Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning
Spending Time Outdoors Matters for Infants and Toddlers!
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.
Managing the Classroom: Designing Environments
Discover features of the physical and social classroom environment that can maximize children's engagement and learning. Learn to assess the physical space and match classroom content to learning goals and interests.
Outdoor Play Benefits
Learn about some of the health benefits and get ideas for fun outdoor activities!
Creating Outdoor Spaces
Early Head Start teachers and home visitors may use this resource to set up spaces for families using community resources such as parks, gardens, and nearby schools.
Nature Club Toolkit for Families
The purpose of this toolkit is to provide inspiration, information, tips and resources for those who are—or who might be—interested in creating a Nature Club for Families.
Learning at Home and Homelike Environments
This resource will teach home visitors, program staff, caregivers and other early childhood educators how to create a space that is welcoming and homelike for children.
Play Space Assessment for Preschool
This tool helps to identify the strengths and needs of an existing play space, and serves as a basis for setting priorities and planning enhancements and improvements.
Affordable Settings and Elements: Ideas for Cost Effective Solutions
With a few easy-to-find materials and willing volunteers, many settings and elements can be created to greatly improve children's spaces.
25 Easy Ideas for Nature Play for Early Childhood Centers
When you learn and teach with Mother Nature at your side, you open the door to endless possibilities for children and for yourself.