Curriculum and Teaching

Seattle Children's PlayGarden

The PlayGarden is a safe, supportive, accessible, and innovative place for children of all abilities.

In this issue of Volume 4, read articles on a nature-based social-emotional approach to supporting young children's holistic development in classrooms; play as place; nature-based preschools; outdoor explorations; experiential stewardship; and creativity in outdoor classrooms.

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Reading the Landscape: Early Literacy in the Outdoor Classroom

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Learning by doing: How outdoor play prepares kids for achievement in STEM

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Diving into Mud Season

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Hooper Elementary

An outdoor classroom is bringing nature-based learning to this large, urban elementary school in Los Angeles.

A Parent’s Guide to Nature Play

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STEM Outdoors: Exploring Energy

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Noisy, Messy, Squirmy, and Quiet: Mindfulness and Yoga for Preschoolers

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Woodland Star International School

Woodland Star International School is situated among lush tea fields in Kenya's highlands. The school is Reggio Emilia inspired and takes a project approach to learning so that children can explore nature and sustainability.