Why it sparks inspiration
How can early childhood educators create meaningful and engaging outdoor play experiences for children? This self-paced course will equip educators with the skills to design outdoor play environments, support children’s natural play desires, and facilitate child-centered outdoor play programs. The modules cover a range of topics, including exploratory, non-structured, and open-ended outdoor play opportunities. By completing the course, educators will gain valuable insights into creating environments that foster children’s independence, creativity, and social development through outdoor play.
"Engage with children in providing them with outdoor play experiences that expose them to the various facets of outdoor play and environments, including exploratory, non-structured, and open-ended outdoor play opportunities."
How it can inspire your practice
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Educators can use the strategies from the course to design outdoor play environments that reflect the diverse cultural backgrounds of children, incorporating elements such as cultural symbols, traditions, and natural play materials that encourage exploration and connection to various cultural practices in a child-centered way.
To sign up and access the course, please contact outdoorplay@cccf-fcsge.ca.
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