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| Young Children | 5 |
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| Odoy, Hilary Ann Donato | 1 |
| Poest, Catherine A. | 1 |
| Thompson, Susan | 1 |
| Wilson, Darlene | 1 |
| Wilson, Ruth A. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedOdoy, Hilary Ann Donato; Foster, Sarah Hanna – Young Children, 1997
Describes use of play crates, containers holding items that connect activities to a particular theme, in the outdoor classroom. Describes using crates to plan more creatively, enhance children's independence, and build spontaneous and individual interests. Provides direction in assembling and implementing play crates, and extending outdoor…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Early Childhood Education, Experiential Learning, Outdoor Activities
Peer reviewedThompson, Susan; Knudson, Paula; Wilson, Darlene – Young Children, 1997
Advocates the use of recess meetings to help children succeed socially. Describes case studies of use of recess meetings in a first- and third-grade class, showing how teachers got to know each child better, and detailing how children were better able to express ideas, share experiences, voice concerns, solve problems, and laugh. (Author/SD)
Descriptors: Meetings, Outdoor Education, Play, Playground Activities
Peer reviewedWilson, Ruth A.; And Others – Young Children, 1996
Notes that most playgrounds for young children fail to encourage children's respect for or interaction with the natural environment, and offers a rationale and some ideas and guidelines for playground improvement. Focuses on how to use the outdoor play area to foster an understanding and appreciation of the natural environment. (Author/SD)
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Educational Environment, Educational Improvement, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedPoest, Catherine A.; And Others – Young Children, 1990
Discusses the importance of a well-defined program for motor development in early childhood education. Presents suggestions for implementing a program that involves movement skills, physical fitness, and perceptual-motor development. (PCB)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Equipment, Motor Development, Movement Education
Peer reviewedBetz, Carl – Young Children, 1992
Maintains that young children should be allowed to play with water and mud on the playground. Provides teachers with suggestions on ways to plan for such outdoor activities. (BB)
Descriptors: Day Care, Discovery Processes, Early Childhood Education, Manipulative Materials
