White paper
Nature Play and Natural Playgrounds
What is nature play?
Nature play is play that happens amongst nature. Nature play typically involves exploring natural elements - such as plants, trees, water, earth, sand, and stones. Most often, nature play happens outdoors, where children can truly experience a natural environment. From feeling the breeze and breathing fresh air, to observing the changes in weather and seasons. Nature play excites all of the senses with sights, sounds, textures, scents, and tastes. It also challenges the body to navigate the various terrains of outdoor spaces.
Benefits of natural playgrounds
They help children to get acquainted with the local ecosystem
They help children to appreciate and care for the natural world
They help to reduce stress
They help to focus attention
They support active body movements in ways that aren't possible indoors
Webinars and white papers about play
A Design Checklist for Success with Inclusive Playgrounds
Equality in play – Survey on playground use in children with disabilities
Climbing activates tween girls - How to increase tween girls' physical activity
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