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Outdoor Learning – 7 Activity Ideas and Inspiration

We all know and understand the many different benefits of outdoor learning. So, to help with taking learning outside, here are 7 different activity ideas which have all been inspired by our TTS Outdoor Learning Collections. Physical Development Use a movement dice or make a set of movement cards to use. Ask children to roll…

Bycsteele24 February 20230Comments

Outdoor Primary TTS Webinars

Watch our Outdoor Spaces Webinar On-Demand!

Did you miss the live Outdoor Spaces webinar? Don't worry, you can now catch-up on the FULL webinar on-demand! Our panel of experts discuss how outdoor environments can enhance children's learning opportunities. Featuring guest speakers, Catriona Woodward, Dr Tim Holmes, Professor Stephen Heppell, James Clarke and TTS Talking host, Steve Bollar. The views expressed throughout this webinar…

Bycsteele24 February 20230Comments

Niki Buchan Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 11: Enhancing your outdoor provision with Niki Buchan

During episode 11 of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast, International Educational Consultant and nature-based learning advocate, Niki Buchan, encourages practitioners to be more flexible and reflective (and a lot less fearful!) in their approach to outdoor provision. International approaches Niki has worked in settings worldwide and has a wealth of expertise and knowledge when it…

Bycsteele23 February 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast TTS

Meet Podcast Guest: Cheryl Hadland

Cheryl Hadland is the founder and Managing Director of Tops Day Nurseries, Aspire Training Team, and the founder and chair of GECCO (Green Early Years Champions for Change) - a charity that helps the early years sector become more sustainable. After 35 years working in early years, Cheryl believes that the sector has a vital responsibility…

Bycsteele23 February 20230Comments

Niki Buchan Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 10: The benefits of outdoor learning with Niki Buchan

In episode 10 of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast, International Educational Consultant and nature-based learning advocate, Niki Buchan, shares why it is so vital for practitioners and childcare settings to engage children in nature-based learning. Stimulating environments Outdoor play offers a new and exciting learning opportunity daily. The great outdoors is a stimulating environment for…

Bycsteele20 February 20230Comments

Early Years Inspire TTS

Learning through risk by The Wolds Day Nursery

The Wolds Day Nursery share their journey with us, explaining how they introduced risk taking into their learning. The start of the journey At The Wolds, we have been very fortunate regarding our space and have always wanted to use this to the best effect. We found that our children were given limited opportunities to take…

Bycsteele16 February 20230Comments

Niki Buchan Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 9: Understanding nature-based pedagogy with Niki Buchan

The great outdoors offers so many opportunities for interpretation and choice, providing children with enriching learning experiences. Throughout this podcast episode, nature pedagogue and author, Niki Buchan, explores the concept of nature-based learning in the early years. Taking it right back to basics, Niki explains what nature-based practice is, answering questions such as what it looks…

Bycsteele13 February 20230Comments

Early Years Inspire TTS

Getting started with learning through risk

What does learning through risk mean and what are the benefits? Learning through risk can come in many guises. From children using scissors, and climbing trees to riding a bike, all are activities that include an element of risk. Although we can sometimes be cautious about adding an element of risk into learning, it’s about…

Bycsteele13 February 20230Comments

Ellen Sandseter Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 8: Adopting a relaxed approach to risk-taking in the Early Years with Ellen Sandseter

Throughout this episode, Ellen Sandseter, researcher and expert in Children’s Risky Play, shares practical tips and guidance for adopting a more relaxed approach to children’s risk-taking in the Early Years. Reflective practice Have you ever considered taking your next staff meeting outdoors to immerse yourself in some of those thrill-seeking adventures our children are encouraged to…

Bycsteele7 February 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast TTS

Meet Podcast Guest: Mel McCree

Mel is a Senior Lecturer within Early Childhood Studies. She leads modules in Children’s Voices (rights and justice), Play and Playfulness, and Research in Early Childhood. Mel joined Bath Spa in 2018, previously working as a senior researcher and lecturer at UWE and Plymouth University. She has experience as a mentor, trainer, creative outdoor practitioner,…

Bycsteele2 February 20230Comments

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Outdoor Learning – 7 Activity Ideas and Inspiration

Watch our Outdoor Spaces Webinar On-Demand!

Episode 11: Enhancing your outdoor provision with Niki Buchan

Meet Podcast Guest: Cheryl Hadland

Episode 10: The benefits of outdoor learning with Niki Buchan

Learning through risk by The Wolds Day Nursery

Episode 9: Understanding nature-based pedagogy with Niki Buchan

Getting started with learning through risk

Episode 8: Adopting a relaxed approach to risk-taking in the Early Years with Ellen Sandseter

Meet Podcast Guest: Mel McCree

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