Conducted at two separate natural outdoor classrooms with preschool-aged children, this qualitative research study analyzed teachers' documentation to learn how outdoor environments supported children’s creativity and imagination around the themes of time, space, materials, and adult-child relationships.
This focus group study conducted in Los Angeles highlights how nature-rich outdoor classrooms benefit parents, teachers, school principals, and design teams in supporting young children.
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