Keeler, Rusty.

Natural playscapes : creating outdoor play environments for the soul / by Rusty Keeler. - Redmond, Wash. : Exchange Press, c2008. - 313 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: Hello to the natural playscape movement -- Remember: revisiting our own childhood environments -- Senses: how children discover the world -- Children in nature: a look at two nature-based preschools -- Ingredients: the basic elements of a natural playscape -- Designs: natural playscape concepts -- Built playscapes: playscapes built and enjoyed -- Community builds: the community-built construction process -- Local resources: people and materials - using local resources -- Local resources: cultural context - community-builds in China -- With children: helping children dream and design the playscape -- Workbook. Brainstorming and assessing ; Dream and draw your playscape.

ISBN: 9780942702477 0942702476 9780942702477 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Play environments
Day care centers
Child care services

LC Class. No.: GV425 / .K43 2008 GV425 / .K44 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 372.16