MN Department of Education - Early Childhood Outdoor Learning

All children learn through play and exploration. Young children throughout Minnesota have access to rivers, prairies, forests, landscaped cities, and wonderful park systems through four distinct seasons. These environments are a resource that can be used by educators to support children’s development. This guide was written by Anna Dutke, Jenny Hanlon, and Shiela Williams Ridge and was made possible using federal funding through the Preschool
Development Grants Birth through Five.