Swinging Into Science: The Wonder of Hammocks in Outdoor Environments

by Bev Dietze | May 6, 2025 | Outdoor Play, Science in the Outdoors, Uncategorized

  Have you ever watched a child lounging in a hammock outdoors? One moment they’re completely relaxed, gazing up at the sky… the next, they’re using every limb to push off and get the hammock swinging like a pendulum in motion! Some twist and spin, others...

Through Their Eyes: How Cameras Help Children Explore and Express in Spring

by Bev Dietze | Apr 8, 2025 | Beyond the Fence, Outdoor Play, Uncategorized

  Spring is a season of renewal, bursting with life, colours, and movement. It is an ideal time for children in early learning programs and school environments to explore the world around them through photography. Using cameras outdoors in the spring provides...

Outdoor Storytelling: Using Nature as a Setting for Imaginative Play

by Bev Dietze | Feb 4, 2025 | Outdoor Play, Play Ideas, Uncategorized

Storytelling is a fundamental part of childhood, helping children develop language, literacy, creativity, and social skills. When storytelling moves outdoors, it takes on a new dimension, offering children different settings that can enhance their imagination and...

Embracing Outdoor Experiences: Start the New Year in Nature

by Bev Dietze | Jan 7, 2025 | Outdoor Play, Science in the Outdoors, Uncategorized

As January rolls in with its brisk winds and fresh opportunities, it’s the perfect time to explore the transformative benefits of outdoor experiences.  Whether you’re an educator in early learning and childcare programs, in the school system or a homeschooler...

Exploring Nature in December: Outdoor Adventures for Young Learners

by Bev Dietze | Dec 10, 2024 | Outdoor Play, Play Ideas, Science in the Outdoors, Uncategorized

Exploring Nature in December: Outdoor Adventures for Young Learners As the final month of the year unfolds, December brings with it a unique opportunity for outdoor experiences.  While colder temperatures and shorter days may deter some, the changing seasons offer a...

Becoming Outdoor Weather Detectives: Watch that Hail, Rain, and Snow with Children

by Bev Dietze | Nov 9, 2024 | Outdoor Play, Play Ideas, Science in the Outdoors

November is a month of transformation.  It is the time of year when the temperatures become colder, the sounds become crisper, and the first hints of snow can be spotted on rooftops. The landscape takes on more brown tones. The greenery dwindles, dried stems and seed...