by Bev Dietze | Jan 12, 2024 | Outdoor Play, Play Ideas, Uncategorized
Unleashing Creativity: The Magical World of Outdoor Play and Puppets for Children In the enchanting realm of childhood, play is a gateway to imagination, learning, and emotional development. Among the myriad of play activities, puppetry stands out as a magical...
by Bev Dietze | Jan 5, 2024 | Outdoor Play, Play Ideas
Soaring Dreams: The Enchanting World of Kites and Children’s Outdoor Play In a world dominated by screens and electronic gadgets, there’s a timeless and magical activity that has been captivating the hearts of children for centuries – kite flying....
by Bev Dietze | Dec 22, 2023 | Outdoor Play, Play Ideas
Unleashing Creativity: The Magic of Loose Parts in Outdoor Play In the world of childhood play, the concept of “loose parts” is akin to unlocking a treasure chest of possibilities. These unassuming materials, carefully selected to trigger children’s...
by Bev Dietze | Dec 15, 2023 | Outdoor Play, Uncategorized
Unleashing Wonder: Triggering Children’s Curiosity in the Great Outdoors Just imagine the possibilities when children’s curiosity is not just sparked but ignited into a flame of wonderment and exploration. In the realm of outdoor play, the potential for...
by Bev Dietze | Dec 7, 2023 | Outdoor Play, Play Ideas
Embracing the Enchantment: Winter as a Magical Time for Children’s Outdoor Play Winter, with its glistening snowflakes and frost-kissed landscapes, transforms the outdoors into a wonderland of magic and possibilities. Children, with their boundless energy...
by Bev Dietze | Dec 1, 2023 | Outdoor Play, Uncategorized
Unleashing Curiosity: The Transformative Power of Outdoor Play Programming for Children In the fast-paced digital age, where screens dominate children’s attention, the call for reconnecting with nature has never been more crucial. Outdoor play programming...
by Bev Dietze | Nov 5, 2023 | Outdoor Play, Play Ideas
“Constructing Creativity Outdoors: The Inherent Value of Nature-Based Play” Construction play that incorporates natural materials and loose parts can offer a unique and highly engaging experience for children by stimulating their senses and...
by Beverlie Dietze | Nov 1, 2023 | Beyond the Fence, Play Ideas
Early childhood education is a critical phase in a child’s development, laying the foundation for future dispositions, sense of curiosity, one’s ability and desire to try new ideas and in making connections to people, places, the land, and with species that...
by Beverlie Dietze | Aug 20, 2023 | Outdoor Play, Play Ideas
A few years ago, I wrote an article in our Play Outdoors: Exploring Outdoor Experiences in the Early Years magazine about the importance of children having cameras available to use in their outdoor environments. As educators prepare to welcome children into their...
by Beverlie Dietze | Aug 5, 2023 | Outdoor Play, Play Ideas
Are you ready for International Dot Day on September 15, 2023? International Dot Day is one that is very dear to my heart. A few years ago, when I was spending time in the summer with my sister, who was a kindergarten teacher at the time, we explored how she could...
