Outdoor activities promoting mental and physical health and well-being in Sámi Early Childhood Education and Care institutions
Monica Bjerklund,
Ingvild Åmot
Abstract:This article explores the current situation of outdoor play for children in Sámi Early Childhood Education and Care institutions (ECECs) in Norway. The main objective is to discover how Sámi ECEC practices contribute to outdoor play and learning in early childhood education and community contexts by addressing the following research questions: How do Sámi ECEC staff emphasize outdoor activities and play in their daily practice, and how can these activities be regarded as a way of promoting mental and physical … Show more
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