Outdoor Learning Project Parent Information Wallacestone Nursery Class 2 nd May 2013

National Agenda What is Outdoor Learning? Why is Outdoor Learning important? Development of critical skills (cooperation, self awareness, risk assessment etc) Health Global citizenship Fundamental human need to be connected with nature What are the benefits? DVD

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

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

Wallacestone Wanderers– Lionthorn Estate Children will be split into groups of 10 Three adults will support each group (at least one member of staff) Morning & Afternoon groups will go during the normal session. Your child will go in the minibus to the site. You will be notified of the dates when your child will take part in the visits.

Our Outdoor Session Arrive at Nursery at usual time Please ensure your child is suitably dressed for the weather Children will then go in bus to Lionthorn Estate Children will spend approximately 2 hours in woodland/green space before returning to nursery for usual collection time.

Clothing Suitable/old trousers and jackets - clothing is likely to get wet and muddy. The nursery will supply all weather suits. Warm clothing - including hats, gloves and scarves Wellington boots or waterproof boots Sun cream/sun hats

Toileting in the Woods Please ensure that your child has been to the toilet before coming to the woods. Should your child need the toilet when they are out a member of staff will take them to discrete place in the woods.

Snack Time All children will be provided with a snack during their visit to the Woodland Classroom On cold days children (and helpers) will be offered a hot drink

Fun in the Woodlands

Who needs a play park??

Balance/Co-ordination

Mini-beast Hunt

Den Building

Risk Management

There’s no such thing as bad weather

European Perspective

Support from Parents Parental consent form to be signed and returned. Appropriate clothing for children -warm and waterproof jacket (may be supplied) -Hat, gloves, scarf -Sun hat -Wellies

Any questions??