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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

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

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

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Does Play Make a Difference:  American Journal of Play

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

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

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Let the Children Play: Canadian Council on Learning

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

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Physically Active Play and Cognition: American Journal of Play

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

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Play & Self Regulation: American Journal of Play

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

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

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

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

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