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ERIC Number: EJ550994
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0044-0728
Creating Play Crates for the Outdoor Classroom.
Odoy, Hilary Ann Donato; Foster, Sarah Hanna
Young Children, v52 n6 p12-16 Sep 1997
Describes use of play crates, containers holding items that connect activities to a particular theme, in the outdoor classroom. Describes using crates to plan more creatively, enhance children's independence, and build spontaneous and individual interests. Provides direction in assembling and implementing play crates, and extending outdoor interests. (SD)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Early Childhood Education, Experiential Learning, Outdoor Activities, Outdoor Education, Play, Playground Activities, Playgrounds
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Creative Play; Play Centers; Play Learning; Play Materials