introduction to natural playspaces
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A Natural Play Area in your own Backyard!
There’s something about the draw of nature
What Kids Want!
What They Often Get!
Consider a nature play area in your backyard!
Some benefits of nature play…
Sensory Garden
…more physical activity and better coordination
Coordination Garden
…more creative, imaginative play
Picture This!
Acoustic Play
…better understanding and concern for nature
Earth Play
Backyard Bird Nest
Imagine this in your backyard…
Veggie Garden Sand Play
National Wildlife Federation wants to help you bring nature
to your children’s backyard
Please take this survey to help National Wildlife Federation plan a program to bring nature play to America’s backyards.
http://www.nwf.org/natural-play-area-survey.aspx
Photos courtesy of Natural Learning Initiative and National Wildlife Federation