Nethermains Nursery Class Outdoor Learning Project

National Agenda What is Outdoor Learning? Why is Outdoor Learning important? Development of critical skills (cooperation, self awareness, risk assessment etc) Health (Physical and Mental) Global citizenship Fundamental human need to be connected with nature What are the benefits? DVD Involvement in your child’s learning

The importance of Play 22% of children aged 6 in Scotland are overweight (9% obese) 15% of children aged 6 exercise for less than the recommended level of 60 minutes daily 31% of children have 3 or more hours of screen time daily Only half of children aged 6 play outside every day (this includes playtime) One third of children aged 6 have never climbed a tree Source – Growing Up in Scotland Survey (GUS) Children have the right to relax and play, and to join in a wide range of cultural, artistic and other recreational activities. UNCRC Article 31

Benefits - Outdoor Education Increased Self-esteem & Confidence Personal and Social Development Independence Concentration Physical Activity Small Risk Management Working With Others as a Group Problem Solving Thinking Skills

Clothing Suitable/old trousers and jackets - clothing is likely to get wet and muddy Warm clothing - including hats, gloves and scarves Wellington boots or waterproof boots All in one waterproof suits are provided by the nursery (and wellington boots if necessary)

Getting Ready

Snack Time All children are provided with a snack during their visit to the Woodland Classroom On cold days children are offered a hot drink

Expressive Arts

Who needs a play park??

Numeracy & Literacy Measuring Numbers Outdoor Rhyming

There’s no such thing as bad weather

Den Building

Responsible Citizens

Risk Management

European Perspective

Support from Parents Appropriate clothing for children warm and waterproof jacket (may be supplied) Hat, gloves, scarf Sun hat Wellies