Nursery World - Outdoors: Key 9

What does effective planning look like for the outdoors? Professor Jan White explains the benefits of well-prepared outside provision and gives examples of best practice

A motivational mathematical experience outdoors

What does effective planning look like for the outdoors? How planning contributes to providing rich and motivational experiences outdoors is the ninth Key to unlocking the full potential of the outdoors as a wonderful place for wellbeing and learning in the early years.

KEY 9: PLANNING FOR THE OUTDOORS

Planning:

WHY IS THIS ISSUE KEY TO UNLOCKING THE OUTDOORS?

Being outdoors is different from being inside – so planning for the outdoors requires just as much attention as for indoor learning. Effective planning translates the enormous potential held in the rich outdoor environment into distinctive and valuable experiences for children. It also plays a key role in helping us as adults to support them in doing so.

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