Feb 16, 2023 | Gardening, RME Outdoors, Social Subjects Outdoors
Whilst in Japan, I had the opportunity to visit several exquisite gardens. Japanese gardens have been influenced by the Shinto love of nature and the Buddhist idea of paradise. Most gardens appear to share a common aim of creating a microcosm. Elements such as water,...
Dec 6, 2014 | Early Years Outdoors, Health & Wellbeing, Technologies
‘”Hot soup was a jolly good idea, it’s so very cold this morning but then it’s very early, the sun is only just coming up – look!” They finished their breakfast watching the blue water turn to dancing gold, even the rocks gleamed in...
Feb 1, 2013 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Early Years Outdoors
Whilst in Japan in 2012, I had the opportunity to visit a nursery. As usual, I thought it might be interesting to share a few photos of the outdoor space. This nursery is situated in a village. It was a stunning location. The nursery was going to be moved to another...
Jan 16, 2013 | Nature Play & Learning, Play Resources, Social Subjects Outdoors, Technologies
There is nothing quite like seeing a native plant growing in its rightful place. Over in Japan, bamboo is a weed that can be found growing as ground cover in woodlands like this: And yet it is cultivated in gardens to grow to a glorious size – a proper bamboo...