THESE 12 CREATIVE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACES WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO BE A KID AGAIN
Tips for creating your own outdoor classroom full of ideas for making the most out of your outdoor learning space for preschoolers.
Kerry has spent the last couple weeks building this giant balance that I saw on the internet and just had to have for this year’s science projects. It’s the perfect toy for our outdoor …
Completed in 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand. Images by Ketsiree Wongwan . This project is mainly intend to find the new perception of playing space that should give more opportunity for the kids to use the space up to their...
Looking for some ways to create a fun area that will keep your kids outdoors? Here's some ideas I'm loving for creating outdoor playscapes on the cheap!
If you’re looking for an easy and affordable way to spruce up your garden for the summer, then these garden ideas using tires might interest you, especially
Hutten bouwen voor kinderen; binnen en buiten van diverse materialen zoals dekens, stokken in bos of waterdicht met pallets. En met welk speelgoed?
Recently, one of my neighbors sent out a group text asking if anyone had logs from cut-down trees for a friend who had some cool plans for her backyard. It immediately reminded me of the Natural Play Spaces series we did a few years ago and I sent it to her. Looking over it, I …
These preschool outdoor activities don't take up a lot of space, so they perfect for small yards and patios. Each idea is playful and fun!
Simple loose parts sensory play activities to integrate elements of loose parts and sensory play in your home, classroom or outdoor space.
Time spent outdoors in fresh air is marvelous on its own but when it becomes a great bonding opportunities for a family it becomes something else entirely. If y
Make the coolest crafts using stones and rocks you collect at the beach. Use them for fun learning activities too!
This week on Our Play Space we are featuring the fabulous outdoor play space of a very fun mum, early childhood teacher and blogger – Jodie of Mummy Musings and Mayhem. Our Backyard Bus Where is this playful space? Northern New South Wales, Australia Tell us a little about the people who play in this...
Transform your science and math, reading and writing, imaginative play, and arts and crafts all through garden-based activities. The Garden Classroom offers a whole year of outdoors play and learning ideas, however big or small your outdoor space – and comes with a lovely, free gift. Welcome to The Garden Classroom Your garden, no matter its […]
Open wide, come outside, it's playtime! Whether you have a cute courtyard or a rolling lawn, your kiddo will love having their own backyard play space...
Build today a fun DIY outdoor play area that your kid and kids' friends will simply love it. Get creative with our 30 ideas.
A huge collection of ideas for creative outdoor play areas shared by early years educators. Try them in the backyard or daycare spaces!
Whether you are just modifying or designing outdoor play spaces from scratch you are going to encounter challenges - the simple solutions in this post to will help you jump over the problems and create your ideal outdoor learning environment!
I have always been a fan of natural building. While participating in a few community built benches and kiosks I fell in love with this easy and fun construction process of cob. One of the mast amazing parts is that young people can help build. With very little skill and training even the youngest kids […]
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Locking Stumps Primary School now has a playground brimming with exciting play equipment ranging from a performance stage to an outdoor classroom.
It's time to think of summer planting. This odd shaped garden doesn't look like much right now but with a couple packets of sunflowers it will be an oasis. A sunflower "house" is the perfect respite from the summer heat and the perfect place to perch little ones for lunch in the shade. Our summer sunflower houses have taken several forms as you will see below. We began with a very basic version that only requires two packets of sunflower seeds of various heights, a sunny spot, and water. The kids love to pitch in and can really be involved from the start. The first decision is what shape your house will take, we chose a horse shoe, but a rectangle or square will work just as well. Don't forget to leave a grassy opening for your door. It's easy to dig the proper depth trenches along your shape and then have your kiddos drop the seeds spacing them according to the directions. If they need help measuring the spacing, cut a length of cardboard the proper length so they can use it as a guide. Sunflowers grow pretty fast and with a bit of tending they will quickly show kids reward for their labor. Soon enough they will be perching under the broad leaves. Blankets, babies, bears will join the party and all will enjoy. Maybe a mom or two as well ;) The perfect place for a shady summer nap =) For the past six summers we have had various versions of a sunflower "house" in our back yard. Our latest version has included a more sophisticated entrance. We arched chicken wire over the opening with PVC pipe. This allowed us to plant sugar snap peas making an edible canopy. We even planted cherry tomatoes in front of the arch so the tender fruits can be plucked and enjoyed at whim. This year we plan to do all of the above but also add morning glory amongst the sunflower seeds. The floral vine should grow up with the sunflower stems and when the stems get to a reasonable height we will string twine back and forth at the top across the semi circle between the yellow blooms......rumor has it that the morning glory vine will grow across the twine making an amazing floral ceiling. I'm looking forward to pulling out the sun hats, gardening supplies and purchasing seeds......oh yeah, can't wait for those fresh faced toothy smiles too!
Step-by-step instructions with photos for a DIY outdoor chalkboard. The kids are going to love playing outside with this!
Simple outdoor activities for preschoolers 3-5 years old, fun play ideas and outdoor preschool activities for kids in childcare to keep them busy
A huge collection of ideas for creative outdoor play areas shared by early years educators. Try them in the backyard or daycare spaces!
