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Professional Literature Template
Article #1
Bib. Information (APA Formatting):
Author(s) Affiliation:
Hamilton, J. (2014). Scientists Say Child's Play

Helps Build A Better Brain. Retrieved September
08, 2016, from
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2014/08/06/336
361277/scientists-say-childs-play-helps-build-abetter-brain
Jon Hamilton-NPR Ed.
Type of Resource: (Scholarly /Trade/Other)

Online article that presents opinions/findings on outdoor
play.
Summary of essential information:
Way in which this source influences the field

related to your inquiry (ex. Math teaching/learning
elementary)
Potential relevance to your research topic and

study:
Stage of action research where the source will be

used:
This article discusses outdoor play and how it helps

children to become socially aware. The benefits of
outdoor playtime go beyond the typical need for
exercise and healthy bodies, but it also allows the brain
function to increase in areas where social skills are
being developed.
This article brings attention to brain development and
the necessity of outdoor exposure for students. Social
skills will help children to work more cooperatively
with one another which in turn can improve selfesteem and grades.
This articles relates to my study because it discusses the
importance of the outdoors and what it can do for young
minds.
Background-This study provides information pertaining to
brain function and development in young children. It will
help to build a case for outdoor play during my research.
Design-Finding this article has made me evaluate my plan
for the research that I am about to embark on.
Data Collection/Analysis Methodology-This article gives
new insight on perspectives pertaining to the importance of
outdoor play as well as learning in a natural environment.
Findings/Conclusions-I am hoping that my findings are
similar to this piece of literature because it will benefit the
students that I am working with.
Implications/Action Planning-During this project I had
planned on a lot of instructional activities but I may want to
allow the children to explore topics more openly during
physical, non-traditional lessons.

Article #2
Park, A. (2014). Exercise Makes Kids' Brains

More Efficient. Retrieved September 08, 2016,
from http://www.time.com/3145404/exercisemakes-kids-brains-more-efficient/
Alice Park- Time magazine

Online article that presents opinions/findings on exercise
and white matter on the brain.

elementary)
study:

used:
This article discusses the findings that children who are

more physically fit develop more white matter in the
areas of the brain that help to improve their cognitive
ability in the classroom.
This article discusses the possible correlation between
exercise and the improvement of cognitive abilities in
the classroom.
This articles relates to my study because it discusses the
importance of the outdoors and how exercise might quite
literally improve brain function.
Background-This study provides information pertaining to
brain function and development. It will be used to initiate
discussions on the importance of outdoor time and physical
activity.
Design-Finding this article has made me evaluate my plan
for the research that I am about to embark on.
Data Collection/Analysis Methodology-This article is the
beginning of a different type of research, yet it is similar to
the research I intend to study.
Findings/Conclusions-I am hoping that my findings are
similar to this piece of literature because it will benefit the
students that I am working with.
Implications/Action Planning-To intentionally add
elements of physical activities to the lessons in order to
promote healthy habits.

Article #3
Administrator. (2016). Why Outside Playtime is

Critical to Development. Retrieved September
08, 2016, from
http://www.sammamishmontessori.com/whyoutside-playtimeis-critical-to-development/
Administrator- Montessori

Online article that presents opinions/findings on why
outdoor experiences are important to learning.

elementary)
study:

used:
This article discusses numerous reasons why outdoor

experiences are important for learning and physical
development.
This article discusses the possible correlation between
exercise, the outdoors and it's benefits to the field of
education.
This articles relates to my study because it discusses
multiple reasons as to why being outdoors might improve
cognitive and social skills in learners.
Design-This article includes many different areas to
research further in my pursuit to discuss the importance of
outdoor time.
Data Collection/Analysis Methodology-This article
provides different topics for my research.
Implications/Action Planning-To intentionally add
elements of this article while conducting my lessons.

Article #4
Louv, R. (2016). School of Nature: 8 Ways to

Jumpstart a Great Scool Year with a Dose of
Vitamin N. Children and Nature Network.
Retreived from
http://www.childrenandnature.org/2016/08/29/s
chool-of-nature-8-ways-to-jumpstart-a-greatschool-year-with-a-dose-of-vitamin-n/
Children and Nature Network- Richard Louv

Online article that encourages nature exploration within
school curriculum.
elementary)
study:
used:
This article discusses ways in which teachers and

parents alike can bring nature back into learning.
This article fits any subject area because I am currently
trying to promote nature within the classroom.
This articles relates to my study because it describes ways in
which nature can be integrated into lessons used in public or
private school systems.
Design-Nature promotes learning.
Data Collection/Analysis Methodology-Siurvey children at
the end of the research to understand their level of
engagement and enthusiasm after using some of the
techniques listed within the article.
Implications/Action Planning-Use this article towards the
beginning and end of my research findings.

Article #5
Suttie, J. (2016). How to Raise an

Environmentalist. YES! Magazine. Retreived
from http://www.yesmagazine.org/planet/howto-raise-an-environmentalist-20160924
YES! Magazine-Jill Suttie

Online article that encourages nature exploration to promote
concervancy as well as a sense of wonder and fascination.

elementary)
study:

used:
This article discusses numerous reasons why outdoor

experiences will promote a sense of wonder and a
desire to learn while also promoting compasion for the
environment and how they can conserve natural
resources.
This article fits any subject area because the curiosity
about nature can be built in to multiple subject areas.
This articles relates to my study because it describes the
wonder of learniing and how children can use nature to
explore and be encouraged to ask questions and seek more
answers.
Design-Nature promotes learning.
Data Collection/Analysis Methodology-Siurvey children at
the end of the research to understand their level of
engagement and enthusiasm.
beginning of my research findings.

Article #6
Thompson, J. (2016). There's a Lot to Explore

when Kids Run from Bugs. Teaching Young
Children, vol 9(3), 16-18.
Janet Thompson- Teaching young Children Magazine

Journal Article
elementary)
study:

used:
This article discusses the impact of active learning and

how adults can facilitate it.
This article is geared towards science and inquiry
mostly, but can also be tied in with the arts and
writing/reading as well.
This articles relates to my study because it talks about the
importance of being a co-explorer with children and how it
can facilitate all sorts of learning. It also extends itself from
outdoors back into the classroom.
Design-Nature promotes learning and inquiry.
Data Collection/Analysis Methodology-Oberservation and
co-exploration.
beginning and middle of my research findings.

Article #7
NACC. (2013). Think Globally; Act Locally.

Wonder, January/February, 93-96.
NACC- Wonder magazine

Journal Article

elementary)
study:

used:
This article demonstrates how several organizations

and universities took initiative to bring children back to
nature. The article discusses the impact on their study
and how to implement these concepts globally.
This article is geared towards educators and gives
suggestions and commentary on types of outdoor
teaching that they have done.
This articles relates to my study because it talks about the
importance of being a co-explorer with children and how it
can facilitate all sorts of learning. It also give examples of
how to facilitate this learning in your own area.
Data Collection/Analysis Methodology-Oberservation and
co-exploration. Themes and subject areas could be tested.
middle and end of my research findings.

Article #8
Duncan, S., Patet, P. (2016) Interesting

Containers = Engaged Learning. Teaching
Young Children, vol 9(4), 12-15.
Sandra Duncan and Pradnya Patet- Teaching Young
Children magazine

Journal Article

elementary)
study:
used:
This article discusses how containers can support

learning just as much as the contents of the containers.
By using natural objects found in the outside world,
when children go to use the contents of the container
the container itself might spark some interesting
conversations!
This article is geared towards educators and gives
suggestions on different types of materials that could
spark some great conversations within the classroom.
This articles relates to my study because it talks about
brining the natural world indoors to promote inquiry and
exploration.
Data Collection/Analysis Methodology-Ask the children
how they feel about the new containers.

Article #9
Follett, M., Hancock, K., & Suskind, D. (2014). A

Muddy First; Play for Joy and Learning.
Exchange, July/August, 54-56.
Michael Follett, Kristian Hancock & Diana SuskindExchange magazine.

Journal Article

elementary)
study:
used:
This article discusses how important not only playing

outdoors is, but also allowing for time, space and open
permission to explore.
This article is geared towards educators and gives an
example of one school and how it used mud as a
learning experience.
This articles relates to my study because it explores learning
about while using the environment.
Data Collection/Analysis Methodology-Measure by
participation.

Article #10
Handler, D. (2010). Nature Education in

Preschool. Highscope: Extensions, vol. 25(2), 17.
Debbie Handler, Curriculum Newsletter from HighScope
Magazine

Journal Article

elementary)

study:
used:
This article discusses the importance of the outdoors

and how it affects the human body. Play outdoors has a
positive effect on more than physical body structure.
This articles links time outdoors to better attention
spans when working in a quieter setting. This could
have the potential to make an impact on learning
within the classroom setting.
This articles relates to my study because it presents the idea
that time outdoors and classroom learning might in fact be
linked.
observation and adult enthusiasm.
beginning and end of my research findings.

Article #11
Epstein, A., Handler, D. (2010). Nature Activities

for Preschoolers. Highscope: Extensions, vol.
25(2), 8-11.
Ann Eptein and Debbie Handler, Curriculum Newsletter
from HighScope Magazine

Journal Article
elementary)
study:
used:
This article discusses the five senses and linking those

five senses to nature observations.
This articles talks about the five senses and how
something as simple as a garden can linkk the five
senses to nature observation and inquisitive learning.
This articles relates to my study because the activities
provided within it are linked to educational standards, yet
can take place primarily outdoors in their natural setting.
observation and adult enthusiasm. Provide the experience.

Article #12
Dowling, J. (2010). Preschoolers and NatureSnug as a Bug in a Rug. Highscope: Extensions,

vol. 25(2), 12-13.
Jan Dowling, Curriculum Newsletter from HighScope
Magazine

Journal Article

elementary)

study:
used:
This article discusses how to set the scene for

outdoor exploration and learning. Making sure the
safety measures are put into place and how to make
adaptiations for children with special needs.
This articles talks integrating the learning standards
within a natural outdoor setting but it also discusses
how to keep the children safe and how to make
adaptiations for children with special needs.
This articles relates to my study because it provides
informaiton related to taking the learning outdoors and it
also helps educators prepare for these types of lessons.
Design-Nature promotes learning and inquiry. Safety first.
observation and adult enthusiasm. Provide the experience.
middle of my research findings.

Article #13
Nell, P. (2010). The Great Outdoors: It's Not Just

Nature, It's a Necessity. Highscope: Extensions,
vol. 25(2), 14-15.
Polly Nell, Curriculum Newsletter from HighScope
Magazine

Journal Article

elementary)
study:
used:
This article is geared toward educators and what should

be taking place in their classrooms at certain ages. It is
focused on the need for more outdoor education time.
This articles is presented as a workshop for educators
and it presents educators with questions surrounding
the needs of children in relation to the outdoors.
This articles relates to my study because it provides
informaiton related to taking the learning outdoors and it
also helps educators prepare for these types of lessons.
Data Collection/Analysis Methodology-Measure by a
survey/quesionaire for educators.
end of my research findings.

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Hamilton, J. (2014). Scientists Say Child's Play

Type of Resource: (Scholarly /Trade/Other)

Way in which this source influences the field

Potential relevance to your research topic and

Stage of action research where the source will be

This article discusses outdoor play and how it helps