School and nursery children took the principles of Forest School to the water, with an added environmental message, in ecological sustainability activities beside the seaside.
Before spending a lot of money on an outside playhouse, settings must think carefully about how it fits their specific needs, says Nicole Weinstein.
Pupils and staff should be involved in the design of schools, a Children in Scotland conference heard last week. Speaking at 'Out of the Box: Designing Spaces for Children and Young People', Bronwen...
Use first-hand experiences and location resources for learning about environments, says Nicole Weinstein.
Joint winner, Houghton Community Nursery School, Houghton le Spring
Early years settings' work with families can take a new dimension when everybody gets outdoors together, says Annie Davy, early years advisor at Learning through Landscapes.
Art and craft activities give children the opportunity to explore their creativity through sensory experiences. Early years practitioners try out the latest resources and give Nicole Weinstein their...
Printing is an immediately engaging activity for young children because it is both visual and tactile. Nicole Weinstein offers some tips
In any kind of setting you can provide a way for children to get close to nature while doing their part in its care. Mary Whiting shows how.
An activity based on the Noah's Ark story has provided a focused learning opportunity for girls and quieter children, reports Rebecca Fisk.