{"id":14111,"date":"2023-05-05T11:38:15","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T06:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learn.toddleapp.com\/docs\/lets-go-outside-to-play\/"},"modified":"2023-05-16T15:35:35","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T10:05:35","slug":"lets-go-outside-to-play","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.toddleapp.com\/learn\/docs\/lets-go-outside-to-play\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Adventures in the Early Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><br>The great outdoors is the ultimate playground for children!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">As an educator you have the power of enhancing learning beyond the four walls of the classroom by providing children with opportunities to play, explore, and learn in the great outdoors. By incorporating outdoor play into your curriculum, you can tap into the wonders of nature, engage children in sensory experiences, and help them develop important skills, all while having fun in their natural learning environment. One of the most powerful ways to do this is by creating opportunities to be outdoors to play and learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">This can be a daunting thought as challenges of weather, safety, resources, and even perception of others pop up. In this guide, you will take the steps to secure your outdoor space, get prepared for all eventualities, and make connections to learning. From mud kitchens to bug hunts, this guide is packed full of ideas that will ignite children&#8217;s imaginations and foster a love of nature. 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