How to Play in Nature: Math Ideas for Teachers
Learn how to plan activities that use nature to teach children math concepts and skills.
Learning Environments
Learning environments are nurturing spaces that support the development of all young children. They include classrooms, play spaces, areas for caregiving routines, and outdoor areas. Learning environments are well-organized and managed settings. They offer developmentally appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and indoor and outdoor chances for choice, play, exploration, and experimentation. Learning environments include age-appropriate equipment, materials, and supplies. They integrate home cultures and are flexible to support the changing ages, interests, and characteristics of a group of children over time. In home-based programs, the learning environment includes the home, community, and group socialization spaces.
How to Play in Nature: Science Ideas for Teachers
In this video, explore ways to use ideas from nature to encourage science learning.
Spending Time Outdoors Matters for Infants and Toddlers!
This podcast shares some of the benefits that infants and toddlers gain by spending quality time outside. It also offers some ideas for how Early Head Start staff and parents can make the most of outdoor time.
Loose Parts on the Playground
Loose Parts on the Playground
Managing the Classroom: Designing Environments
Discover features of the physical and social classroom environment that can maximize children's engagement and learning. Learn to assess the physical space and match classroom content to learning goals and interests.