Outdoor Learning Collection E-Booklet

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Outdoor Learning Encourage children to engage with nature

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Benefits of Outdoor Learning

Outdoor learning brings lots of benefits to kids, including increase of happiness, health, improve their academic performance and the following:

Learning outdoors allows students to stay more attentive, and, in turn, they have a better recollection of what they have learned.

Nature to Play Water Table

Bring in materials like water, sand, shaving cream or slime and encourage messy play during collaborative projects and social interaction around the large worksurface.

Measures 138cm W x 74cm D x 56cm H (55” W x 29” D x 22” H).

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A variety of outdoor activities can improve children’s social skills, such as communication, conflict resolution, and cooperating with their peers.

Nature To Play Crate

Measures 38cm W x 40cm D x 23cm H (15” W x 15-1/2” L x 9” H).

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Nature To Play Trough System Measures: large 92cm L x 46cm W x 66cm H (36-1/4” L x 18” W x 26” H), medium 92cm L x 41cm W x 41cm H (36-1/4” L x 16-1/4” W x 16-1/4” H), small 92cm L x 36cm W x 31cm H (36-1/4” L x 14-1/4” W x 12-1/4” H).

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Nature To Play Water Tower

Measures 61cm W x 66cm L x 74cm H (24” W x 26” L x 29” H).

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Children often have too much exposure to digital screens. Outdoor learning helps them to bring the focus back on nature.

Nature To Play Set

Includes Water Tower, 3 piece Water Trough System, Water Table, and Crate.

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With outdoor learning, children are able to observe, smell, hear and touch various plants and wildlife instead of viewing them on a computer or TV. These hands-on experiences foster a love of nature and promote a deeper appreciation of the environment.

Children are naturally motivated to be physically active when they are in outdoor environment.

Nature To Play Mini Spool

Measures 38cm W x 38cm D x 38cm H (15” W x 15” D x 15” H).

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Experiencing nature on a regular basis reduces stress, anxiety, boosts mood, and facilitates emotional processing.

Nature To Play Planter

Measures 122cm W x 37cm D x 28cm H (48” W x 14-1/2” D x 11” H).

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Click any item to view online Natural exposure to bright light is also beneficial for healthy vision. It stimulates proper growth of the eyes and reduces nearsightedness.

Nature To Play Adirondack Couch

Measures 94cm W x 59cm D x 56cm H (37” W x 23-1/4” D x 22” H).

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Design Natural Play Environments Nature To Play Adirondack Chair

Measures 62cm W x 59 cm D x 56 cm H (24-1/2” W x 23-1/4” D x 22” H).

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Author: Rusty Keeler, designer of Nature to Play

Seasons of Play promotes play among natural elements. Using the author’s own photos, the book illustrates how to design natural play environments that encourage exploration and creativity in all seasons of the year. Keeler’s own drawings complement the photos with renderings of how the play spaces were designed. Interviews with center directors add a personal touch to how the spaces improve learning at the centers. 216 pages.

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Tables and Seating

Provide a place for dramatic play, creative projects and for relax and mealtime with this choice of tables and benches, which perfectly fit for the outdoor time.

Nature To Play Table

Measures 152cm W x 76cm D x 52cm H (60” W x 30” D x 20-1/2” H).

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Nature To Play Double Bench

Measures 120cm W x 31cm D x 31cm H (47” W x 12” D x 12” H). Seat height 12”.

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Nature To Play Single Bench Measures 51cm W x 31cm D x 31cm H (20” W x 12” D x 12” H). Seat height 12”.

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Nature to Play Loose Parts

Inspired by construction and lumber yards, these durable, yet lightweight Kid Boards are an oversized version of your child’s beloved indoor block set. These strong boards are made to inspire creativity and captivate children with unlimited play possibilities.

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Sensory Play

Mud Kitchen Collection

Sensory Play Stones

Crafted from a unique stone mix, they are designed for use in mud, sand, play dough and water, both indoors and outside. Each tactile set is durable enough to be used in a mud kitchen and washed clean afterwards. 5-year warranty. Each piece measures 5-8cm. Ages 2+.

Activity Cards

Process Stones

Vegetables

Fruit

Play Eggs

Breads of the World

Food of the World

Rustic Bowls

Rustic Pourers

16 pieces.

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10 pieces.

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8 pieces.

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6 pieces.

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Threading Kebabs 12 pieces.

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Pizza Toppings 15 pieces.

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Fill your Mud Kitchen with ideas! Mix, bake and make a mess in fun and educational outdoor play.

Nature to Play Mud Kitchen Incorporate messy materials such as mud, sand and water into collaborative activities using the sink with removable plug. Measures 130cm W x 56cm D x 57cm H (51” W x 22” D x 23” H).

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Includes 10 Mud Kitchen Process Stones, 8 Vegetable Stones, 8 Fruit Stones, 6 Play Eggs, and 5 Stand-It-Stones to hold the 16 Mud Kitchen Activity cards. 54 pieces total.

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8 pieces.

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8 pieces.

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3 pieces.

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Stand-it Stones 5 pieces.

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8 pieces.

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3 pieces.

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Building & Construction

Constructa Den

A versatile and fun set for building a variety of hideaways such as dens, bird hides, houses, shelters, boats and garages. 76 pieces.

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Constructa Cabin

Build your own log cabin with this open-ended set. Ideal for encouraging imaginative role play. 60 pieces.

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Constructa Rocket

Constructa Rocket encourages imaginative role play, and can be used indoors or outdoors. 85 pieces.

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XL Polydron, Natural

Encourages children to make and recognize 2D and 3D shapes and develop an awareness of shapes and texture. 24 pieces.

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Wood Stepping Stump Set

Teach balancing skills while having fun outdoors. Natural finish (no sealant). Measures 20-38cm H (8”-15” H). 5 pieces.

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All-Weather Outdoor Hollow Blocks

Moulded from Poly+ material, the lightweight blocks and planks allow for substantial, interactive group builds in muddy, rugged environments. 22 pieces.

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Outdoor Hollow Blocks

The framed blocks and flat boards in varying sizes allow for substantial, interactive group builds during outdoor play. 25 pieces.

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View the whole Outdoor Learning collection online: https://www.qualityclassrooms.ca/outdoor-learning