29.7: Conclusion

Conclusion to Outdoor Environment

Outdoor play and exploration matter to infants and toddlers. Time spent outdoors helps them connect with and develop an appreciation for the natural environment. It offers crucial health and developmental benefits and valuable experiences that are simply not available indoors. With thoughtful planning and supportive practices and policies, programs can provide infants and toddlers with opportunities for active outdoor play, nature exploration, and connections with trusted adults in many ways, even in circumstances that are less than ideal. Working together, EHS and MSHS leaders, staff, and families can offer rich learning opportunities that support children's development and build a foundation for engaging with and learning from nature.[1]

Attributions

• [1] U.S Department of Health and Human Services. Supporting outdoor play and exploration for infants and toddlers. ECLKC. is in the public domain