Costly resources


Purchasing resources for both indoor and outdoor areas can make budgets feel stretched. Don’t overcomplicate the outdoor space - some of the best activities involve only natural materials and a little imagiation.


Making a mess


Messy play is fantastic for sensory exploration. To minimise the burden of the big clear up, get the children involved and turn it into a fun activity which can also help a child’s learning and development. Invest in


protective clothing to reduce the mess while still enabling children to get stuck in to all activities.


concerns Communication is key - explain outdoor activities clearly and highlight the


Parental


benefi ts. If you have facilities to share photos with parents, ensure that you send some of the children enjoying outdoor spaces.


Staff motivation


Involve staff in planning - the more imaginative the better! if necessary, book training courses to enthuse staff about outdoor learning. Provide resources


that make it as easy as possible for staff to manage outdoor environment themselves.


Unpredictable weather


Be prepared! Ask parents to bring warm clothes and hats in winter and sun cream in summer. If necessary, you can limit the time spent outside -


even short bursts of fresh air can really benefi t children. When it’s cold plan activities with lots of movement, and in hot weather incorporate water and ice into your outdoor play.


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