Wet, wild and windy April is a brilliant month to spend quality time outdoors, experiencing everything the weather can throw at us and using nature’s springtime bounties for inspirational natural play, says Julie Mountain

Activity

IN A TIGHT SPOT

Small outdoor spaces present particular issues when it comes to promoting vigorous physical activity. When visiting settings, I often notice that it is upper body strength that loses out if there is no space for permanent climbing equipment. Here are a few solutions:

Understanding the world

INTRODUCING THE FOOD CHAIN AND PREDATORS

April is the month when spring really gets going and you’ll no doubt have tried-and-tested activities to aid children’s understanding of the changes they can observe in the natural world: leaves emerging and blossom bursting out; shouty birds calling for mates; scudding clouds and bright blue skies.

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