Outdoor Exploration
- Preschool & Early Head Start
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Outdoor Exploration
Children love to use their imagination. Play is learning. Puddles become "oceans", branches become "forts" and stumps become "mountains". Outdoor play supports a healthy mind.
We didn't realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.
- Winnie The Pooh
Children who regularly play outside are:
- Better sleepers
- Healthier
- Creative
- More focused
- Better problem-solvers
Resources
These materials were developed in part through grants awarded by the Office of Head Start and Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.