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Using Peg Looms to Weave

Sep 23, 2011 | Art & Music Outdoors

Many years ago, my mum off-loaded all her unwanted fleeces onto me. I spent many happy hours experimenting and having fun exploring their potential for learning and play. She introduced me to peg looms which have “kid-friendly-must-do” written all over...

Inspirational Walls – In School Grounds & Beyond

Sep 13, 2011 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces

Six weeks ago, I was in the Lake District which is re-knowned for its social and cultural heritage as well as its scenic beauty. In fact I believe its the interactions of the people with the landscape over several centuries that has made the Lake District such a...

Felting stones

Sep 10, 2011 | Art & Music Outdoors, Early Years Outdoors

Felting stones is a simple activity to do outside. It requires very little wool. Thus it’s very economical if you have to buy it -and gets quick results. It’s a messy outdoor activity as children need to walk about as they felt the wool and this sheds...

Mulleborg – an Outdoor Swedish Pre-school

Sep 7, 2011 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Early Years Outdoors, Nature Play & Learning

Mulleborg is a Swedish outdoor pre-school. This means that the children who attend will spend at least 80% of their time outside, all-year round in all weathers. For more information have a look at this case study and the Rain or Shine report which I wrote after...

Outdoor Maths: Measuring the Size of Sticks

Sep 3, 2011 | Early Years Outdoors, Maths Outdoors

One reason why I like meeting other teachers and visiting different places is that I see lots of different ideas. This one is so simple. It was undertaken during the “Mulle” Walk in the International Skogsmulle event when we visited an outdoor I Ur och...