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Nature Play & Learning

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Research

10 Evidence-Based Reasons Why Our Children Absolutely Need Outdoor Play

by Jessica S. Winn, LMFT, PsyD

Links to Research

A Pilot Study: The Impact of Outdoor Play Spaces on Kindergarten Children

A Potential Natural Treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Research & Practice

Complex Physical Activity, Outdoor Play, and School Readiness Among Preschoolers: Global Education Review

Does Play Make a Difference: American Journal of Play

Effects of Outdoor Education Programs for Children in California: American Institutes for Research

Health Benefits to Children from Contact With the Outdoors & Nature: Children & Nature Network

Let the Children Play: Canadian Council on Learning

Outdoor Play and Learning: Policy and Practice: International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership

Physically Active Play and Cognition: American Journal of Play

Physical Activity and Cognitive Functioning of Children: International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health

Play & Self Regulation: American Journal of Play

Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play: International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health

The Importance of Outdoor Play for Young Children’s Healthy Development: Porto Biomedical Journal

The Natural Environment as a Playground for Children: Early Childhood Education Journal

Why is Exposure to Nature Important in Early Childhood?: University of Florida