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Give your old tarp a mathematical makeover

Nov 17, 2022 | Early Years Outdoors, Maths Outdoors, Technologies

Do you have an old worn out tarp tucked away in a cupboard or shed, collecting dust and guilt? I never liked to throw away a tarp as it’s a sheet of plastic and will take a long time to rot in a landfill site. When I was writing the draft of my Messy Maths book,...

My conundrum about my use of a tarp

Jun 8, 2022 | Early Years Outdoors, Play Resources

Tarps and outdoor work go together like a cheese and pickle in a sandwich. They are such a useful and versatile resource. I have blogged about them many times. Yet the ugly truth is that they are large sheets of plastic. We need to be re-thinking whether we should...

The Tarp Personality Test

Apr 1, 2013 | Personal & Holidays, Whole School

Up and down the country, outdoorsy people have a bit of tarp tucked away or perhaps proudly displayed somewhere. Whilst it does not carry the same level of status as a car, what type of tarp you have and your opinions about tarp can reveal a lot. Oh yes! Take this...

A Hammock Made Out of a Tarp

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...

Blue tarp

Feb 20, 2011 | Early Years Outdoors, Play Resources

I’m wondering if it is possible to buy blue tarp in most countries world-wide. This universal plastic weave sheet must be a ubiquitous necessity in all pre-schools that value outdoor play. One key reason for being outside is that it’s possible to play on a...