Nov 14, 2022 | Early Years Outdoors, Maths Outdoors
Many years ago, I was invited to work at Glendale School in Glasgow. We were having a particular focus on maths outdoors. The whole point of maths outside is that it is real and relies on practical activities. Often these can be quite revealing in terms of what...
Nov 13, 2022 | Art & Music Outdoors, Literacy Outdoors
I really like making the most of every bit of space in an outdoor area. Trees are of particular value because the space around their base, the bark and the branches are all opportunities for displays and studies. Here’s a lovely art project that makes a super...
Nov 10, 2022 | Maths Outdoors, RME Outdoors, Technologies
The run-up to the end of this term is usually a hectic event. In between the parties and performances, there’s lots going on. It also means that using the festive opportunities to recap and review work undertaken earlier can be one way of working a little...
Nov 9, 2022 | Community Involvement, Early Years Outdoors, Personal & Holidays, RME Outdoors, Technologies
One of my favourite aspects of the festive season are Christmas lights. In my blog of Christmas activities, I mention the joys of going for a walk when sun goes down and the lights go on. As a child, looking at all the window displays and Christmas trees lit up...
Nov 8, 2022 | Nature Play & Learning, RME Outdoors
Many years ago I attended the annual Outdoor and Woodland Learning Scotland conference. It took place in Dunkeld, which is one of the places in Scotland to see the leaves change colour and become immersed in the beauty of Autumn. Perhaps my favourite activity was a...
