One space within a setting that needs to be planned with care and imagination is the outdoor area. It's not enough for children just to be 'turned out' into a large grassed or concrete play area and left to run about. Nor is it enough to simply move 'indoor' table-top activities into the outdoor area. What settings need to aspire to is providing an interactive space that offers a range of experiences on a large scale.
In some settings, various points of interest have been built into permanent structures or features, to draw children in and inspire exploration. Alternatively, considered use of storage can help many packaway settings to offer interactive spaces every day.
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