With a bit of lateral thinking, it is possible to provide a full range of outdoor play experiences in a tiny space. Start by auditing exactly what you have – the size of the space, its shape, the materials it (and its boundaries) are made from, the resources and storage it contains.
1. USE THE WALLS…
Or the fences, hedges or other boundaries. Where space is tight, children can still enjoy physically active, dextrous play: targets and hoops on or suspended between walls; weaving through fences or on frames hinged to a wall and channels; pipes and guttering for water play.
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