Feb 8, 2023 | Art & Music Outdoors, Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces
Big outdoor musical instruments are a lot of fun. It’s possible to buy or make tunes and untuned percussion instruments. If you are buying an instrument, ask to hear a recording of the sound it makes when played. Do not purchase instruments that have an...
Feb 7, 2023 | Art & Music Outdoors, Early Years Outdoors
This blog post was originally published many years ago. However the process Mile End School Nursery in Aberdeen used to create the music wall remains a good example a process that involves the children and began with their interest in exploring sounds. The nursery...
Feb 5, 2023 | Gardening, Nature Play & Learning, RME Outdoors, Whole School
When the crocus appears, it’s a positive indication that spring is on its way. Snowdrop is the lead flower in letting us know that winter’s days are numbered. But crocus is the follower that affirms the decision of snowdrop to rear its head above the snow....
Feb 2, 2023 | Whole School
This post has been written to support the GRANTS page. It is written in good faith but much of it is down to personal experience and opinion. For expert advice then seek a person with professional fundraising expertise to assist you. A useful book to buy is The...
Feb 2, 2023 | Literacy Outdoors, Nature Play & Learning
One of the best ways to learn about nature is to hear and share stories about different plants, animals and happenings. Three years ago, this story was told to me by Ginger Franklin, a former education officer at the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. Here in NE...
