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Outdoor Exploration

Girl laughing in the rain - We didn't realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun. Winnie the Pooh.

Children love to use their imagination. Playing is learning. Puddles becomes oceans, branches become forts and stumps become mountains. Outdoor play supports a healthy mind.

Child sleeping with stuffed bear "Children who regularly play outside are better sleepers, healthier, creative, more focuses, better problem-solvers

Resources to print

A List of outdoor activities

A list of our preschool books on nature

A list of preschool songs about nature

Parent’s guide to nature play

These materials were developed in part through grants awarded by the Office of Head Start and Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.