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Shells – 10 ideas

Jun 4, 2016 | Early Years Outdoors, Nature Play & Learning

To find a seashell is to discover a world of imagination – Michelle Held One of the best things about going to the sea can be finding shells. Some beaches, especially coral ones are littered with a myriad of shells. Others, it is more of a challenge to find even...

10 Ideas for Playing in Long Grass

Aug 27, 2013 | Early Years Outdoors, Nature Play & Learning

One of the best things about the summer is how quickly everything grows. In long grass, there are lots of different grasses and wild flowers to be found. Not only is this good for minibeasts and other wildlife, there are also many traditional games and past times...

Beach Play – 10 Ideas

Jul 5, 2013 | Early Years Outdoors, Nature Play & Learning

“In every curving beach, in every grain of sand, there is the story of the Earth.” Rachel Carson With the summer holidays either approaching or begun, then there is nothing better than a visit to the seaside. Living in the north of Scotland, I am spoilt...

10 Ideas if You Can’t Leave Resources Outside

Mar 16, 2013 | Early Years Outdoors, Play Resources

Recently I blogged about 12 Tough Resources for Outdoor Play and Learning. One of the criteria I used for my decisions about whether a resource was suitably tough was whether it could be left outside in all weathers. Now this is all fine and dandy if you can leave...

Shadow Play – 10 Ideas

Jan 29, 2013 | Nature Play & Learning, Science Outdoors

One of the best things about winter are the bright, cold, cloudless days. They are perfect for investigating shadows as the low sun provides long shadows. Also most of the activities involve moving around so keeping warm is less of an issue. The suggestions in this...