Play All Day, The Outdoor Way
Date: July 23rd, 2025
Time: 10-11:30am CST/ 11- 12:30pm EST
Description: Outdoor play for children may be more important than ever before. In just a few decades, children’s unstructured outdoor play has decreased by 50%. What has changed? We will reflect on the benefits of outdoor play for children and how it supports their growth and development. Participants will be inspired to reimagine outdoor play as a vital, enriching part of childhood. Practical strategies and activity ideas will be shared to help create outdoor environments that spark curiosity and maximize children’s engagement.
*This training is catalogued with Train TN as a Health & Safety ECE licensure training in accordance with TN Department of Human Services Licensure Rules for Child Care Agencies.
Presenter(s): Michael Lantz, CCR&R Coach, Outdoor Learning Specialist
Michael Lantz is an early childhood coach with more than 15 years of experience working for Tennessee Child Care Resource and Referral. He holds a certification in Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Environments from NC State’s Natural Learning Institute. Michael currently supports child care programs across Tennessee with his expertise in outdoor learning environments and nature-based play.