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Encourage Active Learning Through Outdoor Play
Outdoor play gives children the freedom to explore, take risks and learn through first-hand experiences. From imaginative role play to physical challenges and sensory exploration, outdoor environments encourage children to investigate, solve problems and work together while enjoying fresh air and open space.
Providing a varied range of outdoor play resources helps support learning across the EYFS, encouraging children to develop confidence, independence and resilience through everyday play.
Creating an Engaging Outdoor Learning Environment
An inspiring outdoor space offers children opportunities to explore in different ways throughout the year. Combining active play equipment with sensory resources, role play areas and natural materials creates a rich learning environment that supports a wide range of interests and abilities.
Outdoor play can help children develop:
- Physical coordination and balance
- Communication and teamwork
- Creativity and imaginative thinking
- Problem-solving and resilience
- Understanding of the natural world
FAQs
Why is outdoor play important in EYFS?
Outdoor play supports children's physical, social and emotional development while encouraging exploration, creativity and independent learning.
What outdoor play equipment is suitable for nurseries?
Popular resources include climbing equipment, role play resources, den making materials, sand and water play equipment, construction resources and loose parts.