Do you have sand, mud kitchen and digging play spaces or at least one of those in your outdoor play…
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Water Play Ideas for All Ages
There is something so simple and soothing about playing with water – especially when it is hot – take a…
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How to encourage outdoor learning with living things.
Inviting living things into garden and play areas provides playful opportunities for children to become active learners as they investigate…
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Nature-based Play -Where are all the toys?
Are you interested in providing more opportunities for nature based play but not sure how to start? Well keep reading…
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Simple Ideas for Nature Play
If you want to add more opportunities for nature play to your early learning environments, start with these simple ideas from educators!
Natural Outdoor Play Areas – Part 3 Overcoming Challenges
Designing outdoor play spaces for children can seem a difficult process when doing it yourself, even if you are just…
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Playful Tubs and Trays for Toddlers
It can be a challenge setting up activities for toddler play – they have short attention spans, love to scoop,…
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Natural Outdoor Play Areas – Part 2 Design & Create
I’ve noticed a gradual return to more natural outdoor play areas for children across the past few years which is…
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Gardening with Children – Make a Sensory Plant Tower!
Gardening with children can help to encourage a connection with the senses and a love of nature while also providing…
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Designing Outdoor Play Spaces – Part 1 Assess & Reflect
I’ve noticed a gradual return to more natural outdoor play spaces for children across the past few years which is…
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20 Ideas to Encourage Outdoor Rainy Day Play
Outdoor rainy day play provides many learning opportunities for children. Just because it’s raining or a little cold outdoors doesn’t…
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Taking Dramatic Play Outside – Ideas to get you started!
The outdoor learning environment offers a wonderful stage to inspire little imaginations through dramatic play outside. By adding a few simple props from either indoors…
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