Outdoor Activities

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yellow black butterfly on white flower

Teaching and Learning about Insects

Resource Lists
Science Slides

Science Slides

IELDS Resources, Standards Start at Home Slides
Physical Development and Health Slides

Physical Development and Health Slides

IELDS Resources, Standards Start at Home Slides
child on slide

Nature Play: Loose Parts Are the Best Parts

Blogs, Learning and Growing Together
child carrying blue tub

The Blue Bowl

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos
child standing outdoors holding dandelion

Lots of Dandelions

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos
Child with water pipe

“Where Does the Water Go?” Investigating Pipes and Plumbing

Project Approach, Project Examples
Family holding hands in a field

Appreciating the Natural World with Young Children

Resource Lists
Cracks and Holes Project

Cracks and Holes Project

Project Approach, Project Examples
The Worm Project

The Worm Project

Project Approach, Project Examples
Garden Project Sprouts From Simple Question: “What’s That?”

Garden Project Sprouts From Simple Question: “What’s That?”

Project Approach, Project Examples
All About Gardens

All About Gardens

Project Approach, Project Guides
Changes in the Trees around Us

Changes in the Trees around Us

Project Approach, Project Guides
Toddlers and Boxes: “Hi! Hi!"

Toddlers and Boxes: “Hi! Hi!”

Parenting Videos, Videos
Building with Boxes

Building with Boxes

Parenting Videos, Videos
Two on a Trike

Two on a Trike

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos
Straw Painting

Straw Painting

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos
Shaving Cream

Shaving Cream

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos
Observing Chickens on the Playground

Observing Chickens on the Playground

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos
Mila Paints the Fence

Mila Paints the Fence

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos
Getting to Know Rabbits

Getting to Know Rabbits

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos
Flubber

Flubber

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos
Experimenting with Balance

Experimenting with Balance

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos
Exploring Trees on the Playground

Exploring Trees on the Playground

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos
Exploring Sound on the Dam

Exploring Sound on the Dam

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos
Climbing a Tree

Climbing a Tree

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos
Bouncing Balls

Bouncing Balls

Benchmark Videos, IELDS Resources, Videos
Learning Through Music and Movement

Learning Through Music and Movement

Blogs, Culturally Responsive Practices
father and toddler daughter with blonde pigtails blowing out a dandelion in a park

Go Outdoors and Explore: Build Upon Young Children’s Natural Curiosity

Blogs, Learning and Growing Together
child playing with mud

“Mud-Luscious”: Some Thoughts on Messy Play

Blogs, Learning and Growing Together
Active Play Promotes Young Children’s Development

Active Play Promotes Young Children’s Development

Blogs, Culturally Responsive Practices
A child jumping in the mud

Playing with Sticks: A Childhood Tradition

Blogs, Learning and Growing Together
Changing Seasons and New Concepts: Same and Different and Before and After

Changing Seasons and New Concepts: Same and Different and Before and After

Blogs, Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
chalk

Out and About with Preschoolers: Close Up with Visual Arts

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Natural Illinois: The Trees You See

Natural Illinois: The Trees You See

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Get Growing: Planters and Preschoolers

Get Growing: Planters and Preschoolers

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Get Growing: Planning a Garden with Young Children

Get Growing: Planning a Garden with Young Children

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Get Growing: Learning about Seeds

Get Growing: Learning about Seeds

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
boy with watering can

Say Yes to the Mess! Water Works

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
child making a snow angel

Say Yes to the Mess! Snow Time

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Say Yes to the Mess! Play with Rocks

Say Yes to the Mess! Play with Rocks

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Playground Physics: Watch for Falling Objects!

Playground Physics: Watch for Falling Objects!

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
children playing with balls

Playground Physics: On a Roll!

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
chldren playing at table

Play and Self-Regulation in Preschool

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
child walking on sidewalk

Out and About with Preschoolers: The Places You’ll Go!

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
shadows of children

Out and About with Preschoolers: Sunshine Science

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Out and About with Preschoolers: Make Some Music

Out and About with Preschoolers: Make Some Music

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Children dancing outside

Out and About with Preschoolers: Dancing on the Sidewalk

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Out and About with Preschoolers: Literacy Activities

Out and About with Preschoolers: Literacy Activities

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
dad in business suit walking with daughter in metro area

Neighborhood Geography with Young Children

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Natural Illinois: Frogs and Toads

Natural Illinois: Frogs and Toads

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Natural Illinois: Butterflies and Moths

Natural Illinois: Butterflies and Moths

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Natural Illinois: Rock On!

Natural Illinois: Rock On!

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
child looking at leaves

Natural Illinois: Leaves Are All Around

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
sparrow

Natural Illinois: Birds

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
Natural Illinois: Insects

Natural Illinois: Insects

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
child holding umbrella

Outdoor Play: Weather or Not

Infant/toddler Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets
Outdoor Field Trips with Preschoolers: Planning Ahead

Outdoor Field Trips with Preschoolers: Planning Ahead

Tip Sheets
children working on project

Outdoor Field Trips with Preschoolers: Follow Up!

Tip Sheets
Outdoor Field Trips with Preschoolers: Being There!

Outdoor Field Trips with Preschoolers: Being There!

Tip Sheets
children holding hands

Outdoor Field Trips with Preschoolers: Preparing with the Children

Tip Sheets
Outdoor Field Trips with Preschoolers: Deciding Where to Go

Outdoor Field Trips with Preschoolers: Deciding Where to Go

IELDS Resources, Tip Sheets, Tip Sheets Aligned to Benchmarks
number toys

Learning Math Through Games

Blogs, Learning and Growing Together
boy with clipboard

A Project on Trees: Suggestions for Teachers

Blogs, Perspectives on the Project Approach