Welcome to the latest edition of Little Learners


In this issue, ideas for making your outdoor areas great!


Be prepared to get stuck in with


our engaging activities for outdoor messy play, as well as some of our favourite products; think squidgy slime, super dooper bubbles and magical messy sand. Don’t worry if


your outdoor space is limited – we’ve got some fantastic suggestions just for you too.


Our art activities are not to be missed, specially themed around the outdoors. Children can make


their own bird houses, find a home for their own painted ladybird


in the nursery garden or create windchimes.


This issue we welcome a guest blogger – our thanks to Gail


Farquhar, manager at Sheephouse


Nursery who has written about their approach to outdoor play and how they manage expectations with some of their riskier activities. As


always, we were delighted to work with nurseries all over the UK who put our Let’s Investigate Footprints to the test.


You’ll also find our top product suggestions for your outdoor


classrooms and music lessons, as


well as at tips for using your outdoor areas every day.


We hope you enjoy the magazine!


Time for a minibeast hunt


It's not only your little ones who can get involved hunting for creepy crawlies. We've hidden some little butterflies throughout this magazine. See how many you can find for your chance to win this issue's fantastic prize bundle! Full details on the back page.


There’s lots more to see...


For additional blog content, product features and craft ideas, visit ypo.co.uk/earlyyears


Happy hunting and good luck!


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Contents


Outdoor classroom Outdoor inspired art The Sheephouse way Outdoor messy play Reviewed by you


Big ideas for small spaces Making music outdoors


Outdoor learning in your daily routine Products you’ll love


WIN an outdoor seating bundle


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