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Advocates for Early Childhood Education

The inaugural issue of Play Outdoors Magazine…Exploring Outdoor Experiences in the Early Years was successfully launched in March of 2021. This publication is devoted to bringing articles, inspiration and creative ideas to those who play a key role in shaping the first five years of a child's life! Nature play, water play and outdoor fun greatly impact early childhood education and the health of our children. It is so important that we recognize the significance of outdoor play on child development and encourage families to spend more time outside!

CALLING ALL YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS!

We are looking for young photographers who would like to share photos they have taken during their outdoor play experiences. Some of the contributed photos will appear in our fall and winter issues. If you are interested in submitting a photo, please send it to hello@playoutdoorsmagazine.ca along with your name and contact info.

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What's Inside

From the Editor-in-Chief

From the Editor-in-Chief

From the Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Beverlie Dietze, an early childhood education consultant.

Why now? Why would anyone produce an outdoor play magazine during a pandemic?

Feature Articles

From the Editor-in-Chief

From the Editor-in-Chief

A picture of play outdoors magazine article about the importance of outside play for learning.

Is childhood learning constricted to indoors? Rachel Cowper challenges this assumption.

Exploring Creative Ideas

From the Editor-in-Chief

Outdoor Play And Spirituality

Play outdoors magazine article 'Gardening with children' with gardening ideas.

Discover activity ideas like gardening, and learn how they develop children's skills.

Outdoor Play And Spirituality

Outdoor Play And Spirituality

Outdoor Play And Spirituality

A picture of a young child developing her spirituality through nature play.

Understanding how a natural environment works and the circle of life nurtures a child's budding consciousness.

Is there a better way?

Outdoor Play And Spirituality

Is there a better way?

Playoutdoors magazine article about the benefits of adventure playgrounds vs static playgrounds.

What are Adventure Playgrounds and are they underutilized? How do they compare to average playgrounds?

Loose Parts

Outdoor Play And Spirituality

Is there a better way?

A pre-school kid practicing loose parts play with natural items like seashells.

What are children learning from loose parts play?