by Bev Dietze | Jun 6, 2025 | Play Ideas, Science in the Outdoors, Uncategorized
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, yet it can be challenging to know how to approach it with young children. While early childhood is not the stage for deep scientific explanations or alarming statistics, it is the ideal time...
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...
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...
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...
by Bev Dietze | Oct 8, 2024 | Outdoor Play, Play Ideas, Science in the Outdoors, Uncategorized
As the fall season air settles in and the first frosts appear, nature transforms outdoor play environments into opportunities for new discoveries. For early learners, being outdoors contributes to discovering and experiencing seasonal shifts only available outdoors. ...
by Bev Dietze | Sep 13, 2024 | Outdoor Play, Play Ideas, Uncategorized
Across Canada, the changing weather and landscapes in September can add new magical opportunities and experiences for children in their play and learning. Yes, the air is crisp, the trees become vibrant with various colours, and new natural gifts of nature are...
