Mar 26, 2013 | Early Years Outdoors, Nature Play & Learning, Science Outdoors
Everyone needs a rock. Enjoy endless hours of play in the forest, in your back garden, at park, on the beach. Here’s some suggestions… Pebble Toss Create a hole. Each player needs 5 stones. Take it in turns to toss a pebble into the hole. The person with the...
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...
Aug 28, 2010 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Science Outdoors
Rocks and landscape projects tend to be hugely popular with children. There is a natural attraction between stones and kids. When visiting The Coombes School, perhaps the most impressive development of all, is the geology trail. This is no ordinary collection of...