The Importance of Outdoor Play
Despite now being in the midst of the cold and wet English weather, we will still be encouraging the children to spend as much time as possible, learning out-doors as well as in, even in the bad weather! However appropriate warm and waterproof clothing is vital! Open space is needed to fulfil basic childhood needs; Jumping, running, climbing, swinging, racing, yelling, rolling, hiding, and making a big mess – is what childhood is all about! For a variety of obvious reasons ma