1. Nethermains Nursery Class Outdoor Learning Project

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)

6. Getting Ready

7. 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

8. Expressive Arts

9. Who needs a play park??

10. Numeracy & Literacy
Measuring
Numbers
Outdoor Rhyming

11. There’s no such thing as bad weather

12. Den Building

13. Responsible Citizens

14. Risk Management

15. European Perspective

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