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The North Carolina Outdoor Learning Environments (OLE) Alliance
The Natural Learning Initiative
---Sensory Integration & Contact with Nature
Research Spotlight about POEMS development (CYFERNET)
Spaces for Learning and Fun article
Abstract from article in Young Children
Article on Outdoor Play: Combating Sedentary Lifestyles (B. Thigpen)
Green Environments and ADHD (Kuo)
Article on Outdoor Learning & School-agers (DeBord)
Article on Afterschool Outdoors (DeBord)
Research on Outdoor Play (NC Outdoor Learning Alliance)
Playing it Smart - NEW
Video about Children & Outdoors - NEW
German Tots Answer Call to Nature
4 - H Gardens - Michigan State University
Virtual tour of the gardens showing many unique ways to build nature into your
natural area.
Just for Kids learning site
The University of Illinois Extension offers learning
including the Great Plan Escape, The Secret Life of Trees,
Let's talk about insects, and other topics.
North Carolina Office of Environmental Education
POEMS Workshop handout
Ideas Handout-Infants and Toddlers
Ideas Handout-Preschool
Ideas Handout-School-agers
North Carolina Outdoor Learning Alliance links and work drafts
Outdoor Learning Environmental Alliance Bookmarks
OLE logo with website (right click on logo to save to your computer)
"Play outside!" poster for teacher use
Outdoor Learning Alliance brochure
Play Outside Prescription Pads Master pdf - Front.doc - Back.doc
Outdoor Learning Environments "Play outside!" powerpoint
Office of Environmental Education - postcards for parents and others
