Research in Scandinavia, the USA and Great Britain has highlighted the importance of the den-building experience in children’s, social and emotional development. Unfortunately, it also...
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Making Wood Work in Early Years…….
‘There is no scrap wood, just pieces not used yet’ – Woodworkers Guild of America Since the days of Froebel, woodworking was commonly seen as...
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‘Wilderness without wildlife is just scenery’ – Lois Crisler Playgarden has produced a FREE Wildlife Planner which is full of ideas, tips and guidance to...
Forest School Day – Win Mini Beast Activity Sets!!
Forest School Day captures the wild wonders of outdoor learning October 14th 2022, marked the 4th year of Forest School Day. With each passing...
Remember Remember the Fifth of November…
With Guy Fawkes night approaching there is much talk of fireworks and bonfires. Teachers and pre-school practitioners will naturally be talking about the risks of...
Babies thrive in an outdoor world
Babies have an inbuilt urge to discover the world around them, and the outdoor world in particular offers a rich environment which can feed this natural curiosity.