05/22/2009

Puerto Rico Supports Outdoor Education

The February, 2009 issue of Wonder describes the "Declaration Regarding Outdoor Learning Environments and Playgrounds in Puerto Rico" which was developed in concert by the Puerto Rican government, local officials, a Puerto Rican school of architecture and UNICEF. Included in the declaration are the following key points...

• Design areas that stimulate observation, creativity, exploration, manipulation, and mobility in children;
• Conduct art activities, experiences with sand and water, music and movement, stories, etc.;
• Maintain children in close contact with nature and an environment of light and fresh air and provide shade;
• Divide the space into areas that are clearly defined and identified so that all children can recognize them;
• Personalize the design with materials of our island guided by the ideas of children, their families, and staff.
  

The Wonder newsletter is a benefit of membership (free of charge) in the World Forum Nature Action Collaborative for Children. Learn more!

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Exchange has packaged together 10 practical Exchange resources on nature and outdoor education into its Environments Tool Kit and is offering the entire set at an 18% discount. Included in the Kit...

Books:

• Caring Spaces, Learning Places: Children's Environments That Work
• Natural Playscapes: Creating Outdoor Play Environments for the Soul
• Learning With Nature Idea Book: Creating Nurturing Outdoor Spaces for Children

Beginning Workshop Units:

• Environments for Special Needs
• Environments
• Nature and Young Children
• Outdoor Environments
• Space
• Environments to Engage Children
• Learning Materials

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