Teachers Impacted: Alexis Young
Grade Levels Impacted: ECSE or PreK,Kindergarten,1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th
Students Impacted: Varies- all Westwood & Bales ECSE and Quest students

The Outdoor Learning Adventure Zone is a hands-on project designed to enhance physical development, teamwork, and sensory play in an outdoor setting. Through bike paths, balance tunnels, beanbag tosses, and various sports activities, students engage in interactive learning while building essential motor skills and social connections.

Special education students especially benefit from this inclusive environment, which supports individualized learning goals. Activities like navigating bikes along cone-outlined paths, throwing games, and ball challenges help build motor skills, coordination, and sensory processingâ€"key areas for students with diverse needs. Sitting cushions and sensory materials provide a calming space to self-regulate, while structured outdoor activities encourage independence and self-confidence.

The Adventure Zone also fosters social-emotional growth, allowing students to practice cooperation, communication, and self-advocacy in a fun, supportive environment. This unique learning space is designed to empower all students to reach personal milestones, explore new skills, and build friendships beyond the classroom.