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Description

Creating a Space to Grow
Making the most of outdoor play

Objectives

Participants will have the opportunity to:
• Broaden and deepen their understanding of the nature of effective outdoor play experiences for young children;
• Consider the importance of outdoor play for children 3-7 and what the outdoors offers that indoors does not;
• Consider the type and range of experiences young children should have through outdoor provision;
• Examine the potential of the elements and features of their existing outdoor area that can be utilised to maximise use of their space;
• Explore effective resources for supporting a wide range of holistic and creative experiences outdoors; and
• See how to make the most of their current outdoor provision.
 

Target Audience

All teachers and practitioners working in the Foundation Phase