Outdoor Learning Environment:
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The Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE) program will provide a venue for training to Alamance County child care providers and give families and young children (ages 0-5) a high quality outdoor learning environment to learn and play in nature. Partnership staff will provide the training throughout the year to child care providers. Guided use of the OLE is available to providers and parents to ensure users implement developmentally appropriate and high quality activities with children in the OLE. Providers may consult with partnership staff on implementing the Be Active Kids curriculum and/or creating a high quality OLE at their facility.
For child care providers, families and the community, this space will be available for field trips, trainings, and a means of inspiration in the development of other outdoor learning environments. Features include a Rain Garden, Digging Area, Water Flume, Sensory Garden, Textile Garden,Miniature Amphitheater,Dramatic-Play, Animal Habitats, Heirloom Garden, Crawling Tunnel and more... For OLE trainings for child care providers see the "Training" page for more information or go on the CCSA website! For more information about the Outdoor Learning Environment, please contact Nikki Huey at 336.513.0063 ext 104 |
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Outdoor Learning Environments Are Designed To:
Combat early-childhood obesity
Foster creativity and imagination
Support motor skill development
Reduce stress and the effects of Attention Deficit Disorder
Combat early-childhood obesity
Foster creativity and imagination
Support motor skill development
Reduce stress and the effects of Attention Deficit Disorder
Other websites that may be of interest to Families and Child Care Providers:
http://naturalearning.org/greendesk - Resources for implementing natural settings from the Natural Learning Initiative at NC State. This website contains ideas for childcare providers and families who are interested in outdoor learning, projects, and articles, regarding naturalized play spaces.
http://beactivekids.org/bak/Front/Resources.aspx - Be Active Kids is a physical activity curriculum for childcare centers. This website has resources for ways to encourage physical activity with everyday items: beach balls, books, sticks, mud, etc. These resources are ideal for families and teachers looking to add variety to their play.
http://naturalearning.org/greendesk - Resources for implementing natural settings from the Natural Learning Initiative at NC State. This website contains ideas for childcare providers and families who are interested in outdoor learning, projects, and articles, regarding naturalized play spaces.
http://beactivekids.org/bak/Front/Resources.aspx - Be Active Kids is a physical activity curriculum for childcare centers. This website has resources for ways to encourage physical activity with everyday items: beach balls, books, sticks, mud, etc. These resources are ideal for families and teachers looking to add variety to their play.
