Resources

Natural Playscapes: Creating Outdoor Play Environments for the Soul

by Rusty Keeler, is an inspiring, yet practical resource on bringing outdoor playspaces to life. It describes how children relate to the natural world, gives many examples from around the world of how early childhood professionals and parents have planned and constructed natural playscapes. Included are blueprints, step by step instructions, and tip sheets such as “20 Ways to Create Natural Playscapes,” and “15 Free or Low-Cost Things to Enrich Your Playscapes.”