Outdoor Learning Playscape Project
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- 1. Outdoor Learning Playscape Design Fairmont Private Schools Anaheim Hills Campus Phoenix Infinite Design Team November 6, 2009
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- Imagine a classroom with sky for a ceiling and earth for a floor. A room without walls or desks, where young scientists explore the world of bugs; mathemeticians measure rainfall; budding writers record their observations; and actors rehearse on a natural stage.
- -Boston Schoolyard Initiative
3. Phoenix InfiniteDesign Goals:
- Create a space that meets and exceeds the requirements of the Nature Explore Program.
- Utilize sustainable materials and methods, in the design process and the end product.
- Create a flow through the space, naturally integrating each separate element into a cohesive whole.
- Create a space that enables the fusion of play and learning, observation and interaction, motion and quiet reflection.
- Design in a way that allows for the community (parents, students, faculty/staff) to be involved in the building, maintenance and ongoing creative adaptations of the area.
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- Additional Elements:
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- Rainwater Catchment
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- On-site Composting
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- Native and Edible Plants
4. Project Site Anaheim Hills Campus 5. Entry Sound Garden Water Garden Big Top/ Movement Frolic Field/ Big Active Growing Garden Art Grove &Builders Shop Sand Pit & Messy Bowl Land of Possibility: Climbing/Crawling DinosaurGarden Storage &Composting Bike Trail/ Tunnel Gathering/Stage Gardeners HutFairmont Private Schools Anaheim Hills Campus Phoenix Infinite Design: Eiko Hamada-Ano Linda Howard Jenna Wadsworth McCarty 2009 Phoenix Infinite 6. Entry Feature 7. Sound Garden 8. Gathering / Stage Area 9. Water Garden 10. Entry Sound Garden Water Garden Big Top/ Movement Frolic Field/ Big Active Growing Garden Art Grove &Builders Shop Sand Pit & Messy Bowl Land of Possibility: Climbing/Crawling DinosaurGarden Storage &Composting Bike Trail/ Tunnel Gathering/Stage Gardeners HutFairmont Private Schools Anaheim Hills Campus Phoenix Infinite Design: Eiko Hamada-Ano Linda Howard Jenna Wadsworth McCarty 2009 Phoenix Infinite 11. Big Top for Movement 12. Frolic Field: Big Active Area 13. Land of Possibility:Crawling/Climbing Area 14. Crawling/ClimbingArea(Continued) 15. Dinosaur Garden 16. Sand Pit & Messy Bowl 17. Bike Trail/Tunnel 18. Entry Sound Garden Water Garden Big Top/ Movement Frolic Field/ Big Active Growing Garden Art Grove &Builders Shop Sand Pit & Messy Bowl Land of Possibility: Climbing/Crawling DinosaurGarden Storage &Composting Bike Trail/ Tunnel Gathering/Stage Gardeners HutFairmont Private Schools Anaheim Hills Campus Phoenix Infinite Design: Eiko Hamada-Ano Linda Howard Jenna Wadsworth McCarty 2009 Phoenix Infinite 19. The Growing Garden 20. The Growing Garden: Gardeners Hut 21. The Art Grove& Builders Shop 22. Additional Features:Rainwater Harvesting, Infiltration Estimated Water Catchment in a 1 inch storm,With a 1000 sq. foot roof = 600 gallons 23. Discussion
- If this design were to come to life, how would you imagine using this space?
- What are the strengths of the design?
- Is there anything you dontlike or could be improved?
- Is anything missing?
24. Phoenix Infinite Design Team
- Eiko Hamada-Ano
- Linda Howard
- Jenna Wadsworth McCarty
25. Nature ExploreCertification Program
- Well-designed outdoor space:
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- Provide evidence principles from the Learning with Nature Idea Book were used in the design. For annual renewal, provide evidence of annual maintenance.
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- Provide evidence that staff have attended a full-length Nature Explore Workshop. For annual renewal, provide evidence of professional development relating to nature education.
- Family involvement:
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- Provide evidence that activities or materials designed to increase family awareness and involvement in nature education for young children are provided regularly.
26. Nature Explore10 Guiding Principles
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- Recommended Areas:
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- Try to include all of these areas.
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- Entry feature
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- Open area for large motor activities
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- Climbing/crawling area
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- Messy materials area
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- Building area
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- Nature art area
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- Music and movement area
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- Garden
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- Gathering area
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- Storage area
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- Supplemental Areas:
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- Try to include at least one of these areas.
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- Water area
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- Dirt-digging area
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- Sand area
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- Wheeled-toy area
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- Area for swings or other dynamic equipment
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- Greenhouse
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- Divide the space into clearly delineated areas
- Include a complete mix of activity areas:
27. Nature Explore10 Guiding Principles
- Give areas simple names.
- Identify each area with a sign or other visual clues.
- Every area should be visible at all times.
- Use a variety of natural materials, including trees and other live plants.
- Choose elements for durability and low maintenance.
- Maximize beauty and visual clarity in the over-all design.
- Personalize the design with regional materials, and ideas from children and staff.
- Be sure the space meets all regulatory standards for your region.
28. Ongoing Considerations
- Construction Phases
- Curricular Applications
- Purchased
- Materials
- Donated
- Budgeting
- Professional-Build
- Construction
- Volunteer-Build
29. Community Built
- Added Steps:
- Awareness/Interest Building/Collaboration
- Survey Resources and Wishes
- Integrate Involvement
- Added Value:
- Heightened Sense of Ownership and Loyalty
- Dedicated and Organized School CommunityMembers
- Broader Pool of Resources
- Practice of Participation and Partnering
- Monetary Savings
- Greater Chance of Overall Success of Program
30. Community Built
- Resources and Wants:
- People are Resources: Artists, Builders, Writers, International Travelers, Gardeners, the list goes on
- Integrate Involvement:
- During Construction of Site, Collection of Special Materials, Donation of Funds OR Parts, Leadership/Ideas/Talent from skilled parties
- Post-Construction, Continue involvement in Maintenance, Improvement, Curricular Applications, Enhancement.