In this video, Dr. Rachel A. Larimore discusses the importance of play in learning, and how we have to be more intentional than ever to integrate the outdoors and play-based learning with our children. Rachel & International Play Association USA President, Deb Lawrence, sit down and discuss how the integration of nature into traditional learning environments is a process. It’s important to be purposeful, but it is not productive to be critical about where you and your program are currently. Highlights of this video include:
→ Nature-based education is a journey
→ It should be play-based and place-based!
→ Integrate real nature, not plastic replicas of nature into the children’s environment
→ Find nature where you are: that may be the woods, it may be a classroom planter!
→Inspire joy, wonder, and awe & watch the magic
The purpose of IPA/USA is to protect, preserve, and promote the child’s right to play. Visit them at ipausa.org
