One of the biggest factors is due to fear. Fear is something that we cannot see, but it is one of the major reasons why parents and schools aren’t providing enough outdoor play time. Fear that there ...

These activities, or elements of play, should be a priority during children's outdoor playtime. The fundamental elements of play are sliding, swinging, climbing, balancing, brachiating (hand-over ...

At the end of the 2007-08 school year, Maria Adams-Lawton had an important choice to make, and she relied on the same multiplication skills she taught in her classroom to come to a life-changing ...

Outdoor playtime can reduce stress, improve motor skills and produce vitamin D. However, during hot summer months, outdoor playtime can become less enjoyable — and dangerous. Young children are less ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The kids at Miss Wanda’s Daycare follow an exact schedule, said the daycare’s director, Summer Shack. When something in that schedule is missing, Shack said the kids ...

Here are some reasons why you should let your kids get dirty while playing outside and how outdoor playtime is essential for your child’s overall development. Letting kids get dirty outside ...

Join the Wood County District Public Library for Outdoor Family Playtime this summer. These fun, interactive events are ...