Abstract
So often preschool teachers consider outdoor play as a time for children to let off steam, a time away from –work— or learning, a time to exercise large muscles, and little else. But an outdoor environment can offer so much more, particularly if it is considered as an extension of the inside classroom.
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Eva L. Essa is Associate Professor in the School of Home Economics at the University of Nevada-Reno.
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Essa, E.L. An outdoor play area designed for learning. Early Childhood Educ J 9, 37–42 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01616520
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