Modification of childcare’s outdoor setting for toddler physical activity and nature-based play: A mixed methods study
Nature-based elements were feasible and acceptable to toddlers. Directors were enthusiastic about nature-based elements, but barriers exist in linking directors with these elements. Opportunities to combine toddler-age curricula and pragmatic options for outdoor play may improve ECE centers' outdoor settings and ultimately toddler health.
Authors
- Michelle Grantham-Caston (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4791-6115)
- Amanda E. Staiano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7846-046X)
- Melissa Harris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9113-1695)
- Chelsea L. Kracht (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5467-0849)
- Kristin Domangue
Institutions
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center (US)
- Louisiana State University (US)
- University of Kansas Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309113
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.63
Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute of General Medical Sciences
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development