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The Benefits of Outlast

Supporting outdoor play and learning for a lifetime.

There's no better place for learning than the great outdoors. Extending your classroom outside puts children in touch with the natural world daily. Our Outlast playthings allow you to transform your outdoor space, adding new possibilities and dimensions to your curriculum. With its reinforced edges, sturdy construction, and weatherproof wood, Outlast furniture and equipment has enduring value for years of joyful play.
Outlast Classic Kitchen with water on it
Durable and Environmentally Sustainable
Outlast products are built to last. Learn the secrets that keep Outlast from rotting and warping, all while preserving the natural world for future generations.
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A child playing with Outlast Blocks
Open-Ended Play
Outlast supports loose parts play and open-ended inquiry, both vital for children's development. As Ellen Veselack points out, loose parts like Outlast Blocks afford more learning opportunities than fixed structures.
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Children painting on an Outlast easel
The Outdoor Classroom
With Outlast, your classroom can spill out into the great outdoors, where learning opportunities are endless. A thoughtful outdoor play space fosters growth for the whole child.
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Children playing on an Outlast bridge
Large Muscle Development
Large muscle play is critical for child development, both physically and mentally. Outlast provides the perfect scaffolding for this. Whether it is crawling and clambering, or hauling and lifting, Outlast has the solution.
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Children playing with an Outlast Cascade
Sensory and STEM Exploration
Whether a child is elbows deep in mud or making careful calculations with blocks, Outlast supports hand-on, experiential learning. Sensory play is a natural gateway to lifelong skills like problem-solving and scientific inquiry.
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