Jun 11, 2023 | Art & Music Outdoors, Personal & Holidays
Since visiting Sweden in 2008 as part of my Churchill Fellowship, I have been inspired by the felted seats I saw at Mulleborg I Ur och Skur (In Rain of Shine) Outdoor Nursery. I came home and in due course acquired some merino wool to make my first felted seat. To my...
Dec 28, 2022 | Art & Music Outdoors, Technologies
Previously I blogged about making felt seats. These items are lightweight and portable and thus ideal for many outdoor activities on the go. I’ve continued to experiment with them. My first attempts were rough and I learned a lot through trial and error. The...
Aug 7, 2014 | Art & Music Outdoors, Early Years Outdoors, Technologies
Several years ago I blogged about peg loom weaving. This may not seem obviously outdoorsy but it is. The looms are simple to use and any long strands can be woven through the pegs including plastic bags, long grasses, plant stems and gathered wool. The looms are very...
Jul 4, 2011 | Play Resources
Outdoor seats are a necessity in most Scottish schools. To begin with, there are lots of wet surfaces owing to current or recent rain. Sitting on wet grass, tarmac or benches is unpleasant and often used as an excuse for not working outside. This “bag” is...
Mar 28, 2024 | Early Years Outdoors, Whole School
I first blogged about this matter in March 2009 and then again in 2014. This is now the fifth update as Public Health Scotland have updated their guidance in March 2024. It is now called Health Protection in Children and Young People Settings, including Education....
