Outdoor learning is an important part of life at The Children’s House.
Children have regular opportunities to move, explore, investigate, create and experience the natural world through meaningful hands-on experiences.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Our outdoor spaces are designed to extend children’s learning and give them the freedom to experience the world in different ways.
Children can enjoy experiences including:
den building
mud kitchens
sand and water
construction
imaginative play
growing and planting
observing wildlife
stories outdoors
creative experiences
Our current provision also uses natural resources in the nursery garden to encourage exploration and respect for living things.
Space to Move, Think & Discover
Build Physical Confidence
Run, climb, balance and develop coordination and strength.
Explore & Experiment
Investigate materials, nature and their environment.
Solve Problems
Build, create, test ideas and try different approaches.
Develop Social Skills
Communicate, cooperate and share experiences with others.
Grow in Confidence
Take appropriate challenges and experience achievement.
Connect With Nature
Observe changes, wildlife and the world around them.
Exploring Our Community
Learning does not always have to happen within the nursery grounds.
Where appropriate, experiences in the local community can help children develop their understanding of the places and people around them. The existing site references local walks and visits to community spaces as part of this approach.