A diverse, cross-sectorial group of partners, stakeholders and researchers, collaborated to
develop an evidence-informed Position Statement on active outdoor play for children aged 3 …

This systematic review synthesised evidence on associations between nature-based early
childhood education (ECE) and children's social, emotional, and cognitive development. A …

In this article, we report on a Norwegian study exploring the relationship between children's
play, well-being, and involvement, and identify how children play in indoor and outdoor …

Loose parts play (LPP) interventions introduce moveable materials and equipment to
children's play spaces to facilitate unstructured, child-led play. Meta-analysis of previous …

Engagement in play has been definitively linked to the healthy development of children
across physical, social, cognitive, and emotional domains. The enriched nature of high …

Background: Few studies have delved into the relationship of the social environment with
children's physical activity and outdoor play in public playgrounds by considering gender …

Play in nature-based environments in childhood education has positive benefits for child
development. Although previous reviews showed the benefits of play in nature-based …

Play is a fundamental activity for experiences, learning and development among children in
their early years. Early childhood education and care (ECEC) institutions' play environments …

For children, playgrounds are important environments. However, children's perspectives are
often not acknowledged in playground provision, design, and evaluation. This sco** …

This review critically examined the theories, methodologies, and methods that have been
used in early childhood environmental education research over the past 10 years (2004 …