The children had lots of fun taking part in outdoor learning and at playtime last week. The children enjoy being outside in all weather but, the sunshine had them all in good spirits.
Playtime in the big playground is enjoyed by all children and they love to use their imaginations to make up games with their friends. They were making kites and trains from scarves, being superheros, shadow drawing and playing football.
In the ECC outdoor space we had clay for the children to explore and investigate, they children made ships and obstacle courses with the Outlast blocks, we made bug houses and some children enjoyed having a seat on the mats, reading to their friends.
Dear Parents/Carers,
Please open the link to the new East Ayrshire Council parents/carers document which outlines why we offer lots of lovely outdoor play and learning experiences and how this aligns our school improvement priority to national best practice guidance.
The document focuses on
- Outdoor play and learning in the early years…. what do parents and carers need to know?
- What about the weather? Why being outdoors in all weathers is essential for wellbeing and development
- Outdoor play and development and learning in the early year
- How can parents and carers support outdoor play?
- The authority document has links to best practice guidance that we use to underpin our practice in this area.
With kindest regards, Mrs Nouillan
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/public/communitychildcaremain2019/uploads/sites/15544/2020/12/02091838/Outdoor-play-leaflet-for-parents-and-carers.pdf
An East Ayrshire Council site
