Nursery World - Make the most of the outdoors this summer

Looking for ideas to excite children’s curiosity outdoors? Take a deep dive into this collection of 'Let's explore' projects which show just how far children can take their own learning once they embark on their own special journeys.

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Pond life
Now is a great time to visit a local pond to learn about pond habitats and wildlife. In this project, children at a setting in West Yorkshire were inspired to learn about tadpoles and frogs and recreate their environment in their play.

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Follow the plot
Make connections between literacy and activities outside. Find out how a story about a green-fingered young gardener inspired nursery school children to design a plot of their own.

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Branching out
Help children to tune into the character and personality of a particular tree with this project, where an oak tree in a local country park acted as a catalyst for a year-long creative journey.

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