Dec 22, 2022 | Early Years Outdoors, Nature Play & Learning
If you have a real Christmas tree, then you are in luck. There are lots of possibilities for it to have an extended life after the festive period. Here’s some ideas to help you out: 1. Plant your tree outside Firstly if your tree has roots, then plant it out....
Sep 18, 2013 | Community Involvement, Play Resources, Technologies
What’s your idea of a den? I worked largely in tarmac playgrounds and school grounds which often had few trees suitable for den building. The dens I saw children build tended to be reliant on boxes, lattice tunnels and attached to fences or a line of rope tied...
Dec 10, 2012 | Early Years Outdoors, Play Resources
The opportunity to transport objects, materials and people is something many children love. Many years ago, with one of my classes, most weeks we would end up taking a suitcase full of stuff to the wildlife garden. This was always exciting in itself and most weeks...
Feb 20, 2011 | Early Years Outdoors, Play Resources
I’m wondering if it is possible to buy blue tarp in most countries world-wide. This universal plastic weave sheet must be a ubiquitous necessity in all pre-schools that value outdoor play. One key reason for being outside is that it’s possible to play on a...