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Swinging Into Science: The Wonder of Hammocks in Outdoor Environments

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...
Beyond the Fence: Expanding Children’s Learning Through Exploration

Beyond the Fence: Expanding Children’s Learning Through Exploration

by Bev Dietze | Mar 7, 2025 | Beyond the Fence, Science in the Outdoors, Uncategorized

Have you ever noticed children eagerly peering through fences, reaching for objects just beyond their grasp, or climbing on play structures to get a better view of what lies outside? Their curiosity is a powerful force, driving them to explore and understand the world...
Embracing Outdoor Experiences: Start the New Year in Nature

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

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

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...
Magical Moments that Children Can Experience with Frost and Sticks in Fall

Magical Moments that Children Can Experience with Frost and Sticks in Fall

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. ...
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