UW ECHO in Early Childhood ... outdoor play in the classroom and outdoor environments. Participants will also leave with design considerations and ideas for their own outdoor spaces. In this session ...

Play is often viewed as the natural language of childhood. But beyond simply being fun, play is a vital component of early ...

Jacqueline Harding, director of Tomorrow's Child and an early childhood expert ... child's brain not only craves play but also thrives on it. Through rich sensory experiences and playful ...

A 2023 study in the Early Childhood Education ... awareness Incorporating outdoor play into the curriculum is not only crucial for physical health and sensory development but also fosters ...

"This study confirms that early childhood sensory experiences are strongly associated with clinical and behavioral outcomes later in life," said Associate Dean and Chair Grace Baranek, the article ...

What are the key milestones of early childhood development ... that children today spend less time engaged in creative or free play, especially outside, than they did in the past, for reasons ...