Oct 23, 2012 | Health & Wellbeing, Nature Play & Learning, Social Subjects Outdoors, Technologies
The first frost of the autumn arrived last week. The rose-hips (Rosa canina) have turned red and so the combination of the two means that it’s time to get out and get picking. They can be found on bushes all over the UK and beyond. Historically, they are a wild...
Mar 17, 2012 | Early Years Outdoors, Health & Wellbeing, RME Outdoors
A couple of weeks ago, I blogged about a class who explored mazes outside. We continued the investigations and moved on to looking at labyrinths. These are a bit different to mazes. A maze has an element of problem-solving and decision making as usually one has to...
Oct 2, 2010 | Early Years Outdoors, Health & Wellbeing, Nature Play & Learning, Science Outdoors, Whole School
The wet and windy weather we’ve been having in NE Scotland does have its advantages at this time of year. Suddenly fungi can be found everywhere! Our local woodlands are full of mushrooms and toadstools that add to the seasonal beauty and wonder of a visit. If...
Aug 25, 2010 | Health & Wellbeing, RME Outdoors
Philosophical enquiry skills can be developed with children at any age and stage. It involves exploring beliefs, values, practices and traditions through critical thinking, reflection and analysis. When I was visiting The Coombes School, Sue Humphries led a silent...
Sep 5, 2008 | Early Years Outdoors, Gardening, Health & Wellbeing
I have to admit my gentleness with worms is borne out of guilt. In the past I have established wormeries and during the trial and error stages more than a few worms were lost through my ignorance.The trouble stemmed from being conned by the blurb on the instruction...
