Dividing a playground into functional zones can transform it into an outdoor classroom to focus on child development. The zones include: 1) a vacant zone with benches for movement between active areas; 2) a creative zone with art supplies to improve creative skills; 3) a fantasy zone with toys to explore imagination; 4) a social zone with props to encourage interaction; 5) a physical zone for activities like climbing; and 6) a nature zone with grass and plants to experience the natural world. When set up properly, a playground can support learning through these different functional areas.