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Ellis, Cheryl; Beauchamp, Gary; Sarwar, Sian; Tyrie, Jacky; Adams, Dylan; Dumitrescu, Sandra; Haughton, Chantelle – Journal of Early Childhood Research, 2021
It is widely accepted that play and 'free play' in particular, is beneficial to young children's holistic development. However, there is a lack of evidence of the role that the natural environment can have in relation to young children's play. This study examined the elements of 'free play' of children aged 4-5 years within a woodland university…
Descriptors: Play, Outdoor Education, Child Development, Natural Resources