Resources to accompany the Kaplan Early Learning Company’s Live Stream:

Outdoor Activities to Encourage Learning Through Play…During a global Pandemic

Presented by Rachel Larimore, Chief Visionary of Samara Early Learning, on April 1, 2020

 
 

Top Goals during Social Distancing

  1. Physical health

  2. Emotional health

    (Everything else is a bonus—like academic skills)

Outdoors isn’t closed, however…

  1. Follow social distancing guidelines

  2. Stay close to home

  3. Minimize risky play

  4. Respect the rules of the place you’re visiting

Big Ideas for Nature Play

  1. Explore & discover (with the help of loose parts)

  2. Create (build, paint, make up stories, etc.)

  3. Notice (sights, sounds, smells; animals, plants, weather)

  4. Encourage (support children’s desire to play; prompt with scavenger hunts or challenges if necessary)

Written resources

Online Resources

Take care of yourself & others!

Thank you to Kaplan Early Learning Company for supporting this Live Stream!