Little Learners Log

Dirt, Discovery, and Phonics: Why We Learn Outside at St. Francis

Dirt, Discovery, and Phonics: Why We Learn Outside at St. Francisby: Betsy TuholskiPublished on: 31/08/2026

To the untrained eye, it looks like play. To us, it looks like exactly the kind of learning young children need most. Is play really what my child needs to succeed in kindergarten?

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Dirt, Discovery, and Phonics: Why We Learn Outside at St. Francis

The Power of Play

The Power of Playby: Betsy TuholskiPublished on: 10/11/2025

Tips for parents to support unstructured play at home, including creating play spaces, encouraging outdoor time, joining in, valuing downtime, and talking about their child's play!

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The Power of Play