Outdoor Experiences for Infants and Toddlers
Outdoor play supports infant and toddler health, development, and learning. Explore strategies and standards for strengthening young children's connection to the outdoors while keeping them safe.
Outdoor Play
Outdoor play involves children engaging in physical activities and exploration in outdoor environments. These resources highlight the importance of playing outside and its impact on children's growth and development. Find strategies for creating safe and stimulating outdoor spaces to maximize children’s learning.
Learn how to incorporate interaction and connection to the natural world through nature-based learning.
Supporting Outdoor Play and Exploration for Infants and Toddlers
Learn about benefits of outdoor time for infants and toddlers. Find suggestions for creating outdoor play spaces, safety considerations, and strategies and policies to support quality infant-toddler programming.
Nature-Based Learning and Development for Administrators
Learn how to use the natural world as a learning tool to improve outcomes for young children in your center.
Nature-based Learning and Development
Nature play is important for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, families, staff, and communities. Watch this video series, and apply the resources to plan successful nature-based activities.
How to Play in Nature: Language and Literacy Ideas for Teachers
Learn how to use ideas from nature to teach language and literacy in the classroom.
Nature-Based Learning and Development for Teachers
Find out how to use the natural world as a learning tool to improve outcomes for young children in your classroom.
How to Play in Nature: Science Ideas for Teachers
In this video, explore ways to use ideas from nature to encourage science learning.