Outdoor Play for Toddlers Through a Teacher's Eyes: What I've Learned From Two Decades Teaching Toddlers

Standard 1Standard 4Topic: Developmentally Appropriate PracticeTopic: PlayTopic: Teaching Skills and StrategiesTopic: Content Knowledge: MathematicsTopic: Content Knowledge: ScienceResource Type: Article

Apr 10

Written By Kadisha Conteh

https://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/outdoor-play-for-toddlers
This insightful piece offers a teacher's perspective on the power of nature-based learning for toddlers. It outlines how intentional environments and flexible routines allow children to explore their curiosity, develop sensory awareness, and find emotional regulation through the great outdoors.

Organization/Author: Sara Ruiz, Community Playthings

Type of Resource: Article

Publication Date: February 2025

Key Competency 4bKey Competency 1bKey Competency 1cAge range: Birth to 3

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