Mar 20, 2023 | Early Years Outdoors, Maths Outdoors
Ten frames have has a surge in popularity in recent years as greater awareness grows about the need for children to have time exploring maths concepts using concrete materials. Thinking, reasoning and realising the patterns that objects make which can be linked to our...
Mar 18, 2023 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Early Years Outdoors
Many years ago, I had the privilege of participating in the London Open for Play event thanks to Tim Gill. The first place we visited was the Kate Greenaway Nursery. Of all the outdoor spaces I have visited, this one remains memorable owing to the thought and effort...
Mar 17, 2023 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Early Years Outdoors
Whilst there is a trend towards naturalising outdoor spaces, as a general rule, there are less good examples around that have been developed for babies. This post is about an area specifically designed for children under the age of 2. Ideally, outdoor play spaces...
Mar 15, 2023 | Maths Outdoors
Previously I’ve blogged about investigating reflections which is one way into symmetry and can be linked to scientific and artistic explorations. Back in the outdoor space, more specific experiences can be provided for young children based upon their own...
Mar 14, 2023 | Art & Music Outdoors, Maths Outdoors, Science Outdoors
Here in Scotland, our younger children are expected to have fun creating a range of symmetrical pictures and patterns using a range of media. Immediately the outdoor possibilities of such experiences run riot in my mind where the explorations can be bigger, better and...
