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What is an outdoor classroom? It is a gathering place for teachers and students to integrate nature into learning within the school grounds. It brings learning to life by situating formal learning within a school’s natural environment and giving students the opportunity to get outside and experience nature.
“Children with disabilities are often excluded from or restrained in play activities because of the physical barriers of play structures and the surrounding environment,” (Ripat & Becker, 2012).
Organizations and foundations, like the Rick Hansen Foundation, recognize children with disabilities require active play opportunities.
Many schools have students with diverse learning needs. Sometimes, it is the simplest of tools or toys that can make a difference and support a student’s learning in wonderful and powerful ways. For example, students who have sensory processing challenges struggle to learn through their senses as the majority of us do.