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Forest Kindergarten

Jun 5, 2022

Fully Outdoor Settings There is a growth in pre-schools where children spent their time almost entirely outside. These come under the guise of many names. For example, in Sweden, it is “I Ur och Skur” which is “In Rain or Shine.” pre-schools....

Composting

May 10, 2021 | Gardening, Science Outdoors, Technologies

I visit a lot of schools who like the idea of a compost bin and have one, but in terms of really using it, are a little unsure about what they are doing. The trick is to prepare in advance. Composting is not a spur-of-the-moment activity for a supply teacher....

Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces

Aug 5, 2020

Developing your school ground or nursery outdoor space is one of the most empowering approaches to learning and play outside. Unlike many aspects of practice, the results are visible. This section contains advice as well as case studies. To avoid duplication,...

Love Locks and School Leaver Locks

Oct 7, 2015 | Community Involvement, RME Outdoors, Social Subjects Outdoors

In 2014 I posted about the love locks I came across in Vilnius. I’ve kept this post much as it is and have left it down below. Not long afterwards, whilst working at St James Primary School in Caerphilly, I discovered a lovely twist on this tradition,...

A Simple Shack

Sep 10, 2014 | Developing School Grounds & Outdoor Spaces, Technologies

Recently I came across a series of simple shacks being built for an event. They were created from locally cut saplings in the village of Nida in Lithuania. I really liked the simplicity of the construction and felt it could be a useful project for older children who...