The outdoors is such a wonderful classroom for children. Children love playing outside, and there are so many great opportunities for learning! When you take the learning outdoors, children can learn through exploration. These explorations build valuable skills such as observation, experimentation, and sorting, while allowing for both individual experiences and group sharing. Try doing a creative arts project outside with your child! The creative arts provide children with a way to organize and express their ideas and feelings. Music, movement, drama and visual arts help children learn … [Read more...]