Outdoor Learning Project Parent Information Wallacestone Nursery Class 2 nd May 2013.
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Parent Information
Wallacestone Nursery Class
2nd May 2013
National Agenda• What is Outdoor Learning?
• Why is Outdoor Learning important?• Development of critical skills (cooperation, self awareness, risk assessment
etc)• Health• Global citizenship• Fundamental human need to be connected with nature
• What are the benefits?• DVD
Benefits - Outdoor Education
• Increased Self-esteem & Confidence• Personal and Social Development• Independence• Concentration• Physical Activity• Small Risk Management• Working With Others as a Group• Problem Solving• Thinking Skills
The importance of Play• 22% of children aged 6 in Scotland are overweight (9% obese)• 15% of children aged 6 exercise for less than the
recommended level of 60 minutes daily• 31% of children have 3 or more hours of screen time daily• Only half of children aged 6 play outside every day (this includes
playtime)
• One third of children aged 6 have never climbed a treeSource – Growing Up in Scotland Survey (GUS)
Children have the right to relax and play, and to join in a wide range of cultural, artistic and other recreational activities.
UNCRC Article 31
Wallacestone Wanderers– Lionthorn Estate
• Children will be split into groups of 10
• Three adults will support each group (at least one member of staff)
• Morning & Afternoon groups will go during the normal session. Your child will go in the minibus to the site.
• You will be notified of the dates when your child will take part in the visits.
Our Outdoor Session
• Arrive at Nursery at usual time
• Please ensure your child is suitably dressed for the weather
• Children will then go in bus to Lionthorn Estate
• Children will spend approximately 2 hours in woodland/green space before returning to nursery for usual collection time.
Clothing
• Suitable/old trousers and jackets - clothing is likely to get wet and muddy. The nursery will supply all weather suits.
• Warm clothing - including hats, gloves and scarves
• Wellington boots or waterproof boots
• Sun cream/sun hats
Toileting in the Woods
• Please ensure that your child has been to the toilet before coming to the woods.
• Should your child need the toilet when they are out a member of staff will take them to discrete place in the woods.
Snack Time
• All children will be provided with a snack during their visit to the Woodland Classroom
• On cold days children (and helpers) will be offered a hot drink
Fun in the Woodlands
Who needs a play park??
Balance/Co-ordination
Mini-beast Hunt
Den Building
Risk Management
There’s no such thing as bad weather
European Perspective
Support from Parents• Parental consent form to be signed and returned.• Appropriate clothing for children
- warm and waterproof jacket (may be supplied)- Hat, gloves, scarf - Sun hat- Wellies
Any questions??