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Take it Outside!: The Importance of Outdoor Play

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$5.99

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Course Length

2 hours

Delivery Method

Asynchronous eLearning

Category

On-Demand eLearning

Course Summary

This course tackles the alarming decline in outdoor play and empowers you to reclaim its critical role in children’s well-being. Explore research-backed evidence highlighting the benefits of outdoor time on healthy habits, physical development, and cognitive growth. Discover practical strategies to motivate children to embrace fresh air, movement, and connection with nature, fostering happier, healthier, and stronger youngsters who thrive in the great outdoors.

CEU Credits

0.2 CEUs

CDA Competency Area
  • Content Area II: Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development
MN KCF Content Area
  • II.D: Promoting Physical Development
Level

1 (Beginner)

State Approval
  • MN

It covers CDA Subject Area 2: Steps to Advance Children’s Physical and Intellectual Development. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event, or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum.