Next year, Phillips will be expanding her own outdoor play preschool, Wildsong Early Learning Community, which opened in 2024 at The Res in St. Joseph County, and the outdoor program at Eighth ...

Did you know that children who spend at least an hour a day playing outside are 50% more likely to develop stronger social ...

Access to nature can benefit children, yet not all children have access to safe outdoor areas ... outdoor preschool access was published in partnership with The Washington Post.) While it may seem ...

The bill would also establish a pilot program to test outdoor preschool standards and track efforts to expand the play-based outdoor ... the outdoors is a break area,” said Christy Merrick ...

“This exciting new play area is a space for toddlers and preschoolers to run, jump, climb, balance and play together with sounds, so they can enjoy the countless benefits of outdoor adventures ...

A 2018 study found that preschool children from five different child care centers who played outdoors were more active outdoors than indoors. Despite the benefits, outdoor play is not accessible ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The North YMCA revealed a brand new outdoor play ... for the North YMCA preschool program and the surrounding community. There is a new play area along with an extended ...