Cultivating Natural Playgrounds Workshop Series Session One: Not Just Another Playground & Extending Curriculum Outdoors

Jill and Adam Displayed some of their Recommended Readings

The Right to be “Me” by: Claire Warden
Free Range Kids by: Lenore Skenazy
Natural Playgrounds Written by: J. Schofield
I Love Dirt Written by: Jennifer Ward
Nature Kindergarten and Forest Schools by: Claire Warden
No fear by: Tim Gill
Great Outdoors by: Mary Rivkin
Environment Experiences by: American Forest Foundation
Adventure by: Joan Almon
The Potential of a Puddle Written by: Claire Warden

Session Resources

Quick and Dirty Options for Playgrounds

What Participants Had to Say

“The workshop provided great hands on activities using everyday materials. The photographs and examples helped make things realistic.”

“I am definitely going to use these ideas to enhance our outdoor space”

“Great encouragement for sourcing out resources, engaging life skills, the healthy aspects”

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