Resources for Educators

Get Up Montgomery County: This site is related to a local initiative to improve community health by getting youth more physically active and making good eating decisions.

Preschool Outdoor Environment Measurement Scale (POEMS):  This assessment tool helps child care providers consider design aspects that encourage outdoor play and learning.  A fact sheet on outdoor play is also included on the site.

National Wildlife Federation: This site has information and links on ways to improve school and backyard habitats for wildlife and humans.

FREE Project WILD workshops: Project WILD workshops give educators tools to encorporate nature into their standard curriculum. Its amazing how many subjects and lessons can be taught using nature, and by coming to the workshops you are given the guides FREE from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) along with information on other resources they can offer.

Let the Children Play: Progressive Preschool Education: A great little blog from an Australian preschool. Fun and inspiring pictures and ideas for getting young children outdoors.