Outdoor Learning Environment:
The Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE) program will provide a venue for training 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 anyone interested. Guided use of the OLE is available to ensure users implement developmentally appropriate and high quality activities with children in the OLE.
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! Also visit the Outdoor Learning Environment page under Programs for Providers.
For more information about the Outdoor Learning Environment, please contact the Partnership at 336.513.0063
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! Also visit the Outdoor Learning Environment page under Programs for Providers.
For more information about the Outdoor Learning Environment, please contact the Partnership at 336.513.0063
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.
