Jul 5, 2013 | Early Years Outdoors, Nature Play & Learning
“In every curving beach, in every grain of sand, there is the story of the Earth.” Rachel Carson With the summer holidays either approaching or begun, then there is nothing better than a visit to the seaside. Living in the north of Scotland, I am spoilt...
Jun 12, 2013 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Early Years Outdoors
This week is National School Grounds Week! What better way to celebrate than to share a good news story! At the end of March, one reader, Joanne Cowan, got in touch to ask permission to use some of the photos on this blog to inspire her colleagues to make some changes...
May 31, 2013 | Health & Wellbeing, Nature Play & Learning, Science Outdoors, Technologies
Many years ago I had a wonderful few days holiday over on the West Coast of Scotland. My family and I stayed at the Pier House Hotel in Port Appin which wins lots of awards for being friendly, welcoming and having an amazing seafood restaurant. On the last night, to...
May 18, 2013 | Gardening, Maths Outdoors, Science Outdoors
Plant identification is a quirky matter. As a child, I was not especially interested in wildflowers, trees or other plants. Family walks were decidedly boring if there was too much plant talk and not enough running, climbing and swinging thrown into the mix. So when...
May 16, 2013 | Maths Outdoors, Technologies
I always feel it is good to follow up open-ended introductions to challenges and activities which allow children to further develop core skills in different curriculum areas. I have previously blogged about reflections and beginning symmetry outside. I enjoy the...
