Outdoor learning spaces early childhood

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I am really enjoying the idea of open ended materials in homeschool. It really allows children the opportunity to be curious, creative and direct their own play. You can almost see the children thinking about how and what to do with the items. There are no rules or expectations, no specific steps to follow, no right or wrong way, no ultimate goal to reach or achieve. The learning can be endless and the pressure is off us parents. Open ended materials help our children think for themselves in…

If you're looking for finding new ways to encourage outdoor play and learning, I have 5 easy and budget friendly elements that you can begin introducing to your outdoor play space (big or small!) right now. Read this post (with lots of photos) for some simple nature play ideas outdoors. | The Empowered Educator

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How to use open ended materials in outdoor play - Open ended play materials provide lots of learning opportunities for children in the early years. Open ended materials or loose parts can be any item in your household, items from nature, or toys you have. This post have lots of ideas for early childhood educators and parents to get started with using open ended materials in outdoor play areas. | The Empowered Educator

Designing and Creating Natural Outdoor Play Areas - If you're an early childhood educator or a parent looking to create your own simple outdoor play area design, this post is for you. Read on for the step-by-step guide to designing your own backyard or outdoor play area as well as a gallery of DIY outdoor play spaces. | The Empowered Educator