Play & Learning: Playground Design and Programming that Promotes Youth Fitness
Learning Objectives: • Define ways to utilize your current outdoor play space to implement creative strategies that support children’s learning through physical, imaginative, and creative play opportunities • Discuss a variety of standards-based programs that promote learning and physical activity on the playground allowing educators to bring classroom lessons outdoors in new and fun ways and adding value to your investment • List ways to effectively design or upgrade your playground to support the developmental needs of children, promote various types and forms of play, and offer unique multi-sensory opportunities to provide meaningful outdoor play experience that enhance learning • Outline a variety of tools and resources to effectively implement creative outdoor lessons that encourage movement through play "Thanks for these super efforts!" - Outreach Participant
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Are you using your playground to its fullest potential? This interactive and informative workshop provides valuable information for bringing the curriculum and standards-based learning outdoors in fun, new, and exciting ways that will motivate and actively engage kids of all abilities. Explore model programs that can be incorporated into school and community recreation programs to support children’s learning, physical fitness, and fun. Attendees will leave the session with ideas for maximizing the value of their playground! |
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