30 Days of Outdoor Play Ideas

Adventure and fun is the name of the game! 

How adults talk to children during play, especially outdoor play, becomes their inner voice. Adults should work to build confidence, instead of instilling fear. Here are some phrases to use instead of "Be careful!"

Getting outside is beneficial to the whole family, not just children.

OUTSIDE PLAY IS MORE THAN JUST FUN & GAMES

Multiple Intelligences: Learning their way

Multiple Intelligences: Dos & Don'ts

Mutliple Inteligence: Growth Mindset

My first born has a tendency to be by shy and cautious with every new situation, even to the point of having a mild anxiety if I gave him too much notice about a new experience. During my career at Wondertree Kids, I have met many, many children who are shy or “slow to warm up,” meaning they are uneasy or cautious in new situations or with unfamiliar people. As a baby, my son didn’t like being held by just anyone; he wanted to be cuddled by only a few special, trusted people. As a toddler, he would often stay on the “sidelines” for a while, watching what others are doing until he felt comfortable enough to join in. They were many difficult transitions that brought tears to both of us, first day of preschool, first day of kindergarten, first day of camp, a doctor’s appointment, a party, a new class. I would have to navigate each situation very cautiously as to not to upset him.

Emotional Regulation Additional Resources

Fostering Emotional Intelligence

Calm Down Corner

Emotional Regulation in Childhood

Artistic Development

Art at Home: The Easy Way

Art Talk

Art Approaches

All about Art for Kids

Pencil Grasp Development

Purposeful Play

Tips for Guiding Play

All About Play

Types of Play