Forest school area

The beginning of a new school year is exciting but can also be a little bit nerve-racking for children and teachers alike! The first days need to fulfil several objectives including allowing everybody to settle in, to begin to re-connect/make new connections and to be filled with enthusiasm for the year ahead. Whole school or class projects are a great way to start the year with a bang, so here are 16 ideas to inspire and make everybody feel part of the team.

Outdoor Classrooms provide a place for children to connect to nature. With so many areas where children are told "no" to the diverse ways th...

Spring is slowly approaching and it’s time to get planning on how you can make enrichment areas outdoors for them to play in. We found the best play areas you can easily create that will have your child happier than can be to get outside and play.

Image: Forest School at Long Wittenham Pre-School If I had a choice I would send my children to a Montessori Forest School. It feels like the best of both worlds! Although my children attend a Montess

Recent project from Natural Playscapes - Back To The Garden. Read the full case study here.

Playing with mud in a mud kitchen allows children to express themselves creatively and enhance motor skills.