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Seasons of Play: Natural Environments of Wonder - Paperback

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Category: Nature to Play"

Recent research has drawn the link between children's brain development and time spent in the natural environment. Every child deserves a safe play to play, supportive adults to watch him grow, and an environment that offers them endless possibilities. In "Seasons of Play," Rusty Keeler takes readers on a photographic journey through real child care centers that have embraced his philosophy that natural play environments create new opportunities for children to explore and grow. This 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. Paperback. 216 pages.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Zoe V. ★★★★★

I’ve been reading this before bedtime and it’s surprisingly calming for me, too—the breakdown of how natural play supports brain development feels practical, not preachy. The paperback is lightweight enough to toss in my bag for park visits, and I’ve already started planning more outdoor time based

Ella M. ★★★★★

My toddler’s pediatrician suggested more outdoor time, and this paperback breaks down the why in such a practical way. The chapter on creating safe, natural play spaces really clicked for me, and I’ve already rearranged our backyard.

Carter ★★★★★

The research on brain development and outdoor play is exactly what I needed to feel confident about our backyard adventures, and this book lays it all out so clearly. The paperback is lightweight enough to toss in my bag for park trips, and I’ve already dog-eared a dozen pages of ideas.