Educator perceptions on the benefits and challenges of loose parts play in the outdoor environments of childcare centres

• Main Authors: Rebecca A Spencer (Author), Nila Joshi (Author), Karina Branje (Author), Jessie-Lee D. McIsaac (Author), Jane Cawley (Author), Laurene Rehman (Author), Sara FL Kirk (Author), Michelle Stone (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: AIMS Press, 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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It is important to consider physical activity and movement in early life to ensure children establish and maintain healthy physical activity patterns. Recent evidence has highlighted the importance of outdoor play and the childcare environment. Active outdoor play, especially free play, supports ind...