Elements of a Natural Play Space
Maps and Paths - Encourage Children to Go Exploring
- Pathways to Explore
- A Variety of Terrain (hills, bumps)
- Simple Maps
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A path that leads to a special seating area. |
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Mulched paths lead to different focus areas.Play and Learn Annapolis |
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Path through a planted habitat.Calverton School |
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A challenging path leads up some stairs.Locust Grove |
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Pathways can be simple boards.Calverton School |
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An inviting crossing over a natural feature.Calverton School |
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Tree cookies can be used to create pathways.Montessori School of Northern Virginia. |
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