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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…

Byjhandley27 February 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast TTS

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…

Byjhandley27 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…

Byjhandley27 February 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast TTS

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…

Byjhandley27 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…

Byjhandley27 February 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast TTS

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…

Byjhandley16 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…

Byjhandley14 February 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast TTS

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…

Byjhandley10 February 20230Comments

Early Years Podcast TTS

Episode 7: How our understanding of risk is changing with Ellen Sandseter

Throughout this episode, Ellen Sandseter, researcher and expert in Children’s Risky Play, explores how approaches to learning through risk have changed over time (and are still evolving) and what this means in terms of effective learning for children. Alistair and Ellen encourage practitioners not to fear challenging what they might usually consider being…

Byjhandley7 February 20230Comments

Early Years Inspire TTS

6 ways to use Creative Construction Crates

In this article, we share 6 ways to use the TTS Creative Construction Crates in your setting. The Creative Crates are perfect for motor skills, collaborative play, language development, and so much more. 1. Become an architect! Construct and create a den! Children will enjoy building their own creations by stacking the crates neatly on…

Byjhandley7 February 20230Comments

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Outdoor Learning – 7 Activity Ideas and Inspiration

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

Episode 7: How our understanding of risk is changing with Ellen Sandseter

6 ways to use Creative Construction Crates

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Having Fun with Computer Control and Programming

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