Mar 9, 2013 | Gardening, Nature Play & Learning, Science Outdoors
One of the beautiful aspects of undertaking learning activities outside, is that interdisciplinary learning becomes the norm rather than the exception. It’s hard not to acquire more information and understanding about nature or our local environment when we...
Mar 2, 2013 | Community Involvement, Whole School
I often get asked about how parents will view learning outdoors There is no short answer to this query as there are many possibilities and options. Operation Eco Allochy At Inverallochy School, parents are kept fully informed about the playground and other outdoor...
Feb 26, 2013 | Early Years Outdoors, Health & Wellbeing, Technologies
A couple of weeks ago I blogged about two children who decided to wash one of the trikes in the slushy snow mix. It often is the case that when water is in the outdoor space, a trike gets washed. Recently Alistair Bryce-Clegg made a good point in one blog post about...
Feb 19, 2013 | Play Resources, Technologies
During this term, we’ve been having the equivalent of a gym session outdoors. The children have been constructing various items from ropes. The universally most popular item has been a hammock. The one in the photo comes from Muddy Faces. As you can see, the...
Feb 16, 2013 | Whole School
This post is based upon a presentation given by Julie Wilson, National Development Officer Outdoor Learning at Education Scotland that was given to Dalkeith High School and associated primary schools on a Valentine’s Day In-set. Definitely a day to fall in love...
