Mar 28, 2012 | Literacy Outdoors
Last week whilst I was walking from the car park at the back of a hotel round to the reception at the front, I couldn’t help but notice all the signs within the 100m stretch. On the one hand the sheer number of warning signs was amusing. Yet at the same time, it...
Mar 3, 2012 | Literacy Outdoors
Thursday 1st March was World Book Day. It is always a great opportunity to celebrate the joys of reading and what better way than to take reading outdoors. We began by browsing a few books inside and listening to a story. Then Fred the Ted told the class that he...
Feb 18, 2012 | Literacy Outdoors
Generally speaking, I’m not one for commercially bought alphabet resources. When I first decided to get into learning and play outside, I bought a set of alphabet tiles which I’ve rarely used. I’ve other bits and pieces too which tend to remain...
Nov 6, 2011 | Literacy Outdoors
Doing literacy activities outside is no joke… or may be it should be! This weekend I was able to visit the recently-opened Comedy Carpet in Blackpool. It’s a tribute to British comedians who have performed in Blackpool, the traditional entertainment...
Oct 11, 2011 | Literacy Outdoors
Many educators who work with children with additional support needs have a very real and genuine fear of children running off when undertaking outdoor activities. From the outset, I decided this was not going to deter me from letting children explore the grounds. I...
