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From Reflections into Symmetry Outdoors

Mar 15, 2023 | Maths Outdoors

Previously I’ve blogged about investigating reflections which is one way into symmetry and can be linked to scientific and artistic explorations. Back in the outdoor space, more specific experiences can be provided for young children based upon their own...

Outdoor Reflections

Mar 14, 2023 | Art & Music Outdoors, Maths Outdoors, Science Outdoors

Here in Scotland, our younger children are expected to have fun creating a range of symmetrical pictures and patterns using a range of media. Immediately the outdoor possibilities of such experiences run riot in my mind where the explorations can be bigger, better and...

Wonderful Willow Ideas from The Coombes School

Jan 14, 2023 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Gardening, Social Subjects Outdoors

I’m a big fan of willow structures in school grounds and outdoor spaces. In a previous post Clare Revera explained the benefits of these living sculptures. So you can imagine my excitement and delight when visiting The Coombes School, many years ago, I found...

A Flock of Words

Jan 7, 2023 | Art & Music Outdoors, Literacy Outdoors

This blog post is about exploring the links between literacy and birds through the medium of an an arts-based regeneration project based upon the bird life around the area of Morecambe Bay. A Flock of Words, was created by Gordon Young, Russ Coleman and Why Not...

Frozen tree decorations! And it’s not even Christmas!

Nov 7, 2022 | Art & Music Outdoors, Early Years Outdoors, Nature Play & Learning

In November and December 2010, there was a bumper amount of snow that fell. As a result it suddenly felt Christmasy very early! In the hope of a white festive period, I thought I would update this blog post from November 2010. It’s perfectly possible to make...