The Outdoor Challenge will get you to think hard about your setting's outdoor provision, says Julie Mountain of Learning Through Landscapes.
Careful thought is needed to create well-defined and attractive spaces to enhance play, learning and well-being. Ruth Thomson explains.
Observation, assessment and planning are the foundation of any forest school programme, as Sarah Blackwell outlines an example of one.
Use first-hand experiences and location resources for learning about environments, says Nicole Weinstein.
The endless potential for learning through play that the natural environment offers to young children is observed by 'nature kindergarten' provider Claire Warden.
Joint winner, Houghton Community Nursery School, Houghton le Spring
Imagination is the most valuable resource for creating spaces where children love to talk, says Elizabeth Jarman.
A grant-funded outdoor space was made to order according to the nursery children's wishes and needs. Ruth Thomson takes a look around.
Play involving hands and feet can help develop observation and thinking skills beyond simple recognition of size, shape and pattern. Marianne Sargent suggests some ideas.
Role-play boxes can increase children’s involvement in the outdoors beyond typical activities and improve their learning, reports Everton Nursery School and Family Centre’s Lyndsey Gardner