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Scientific literacy develops a wide range of skills that can be transferred across all areas of development, making this an approach well worth implementing with children of any age.

Seasonal changes are a dynamic aspect of understanding our ever-changing world, which makes them a great topic for engaging with the outdoors in different ways on a daily, sometimes hourly, basis.  

This article offers a different outlook for using digital technology for learning to offer some frameworks, reasoning and advice for how to purposefully use technology in your setting.  

World Animal Day is focused on raising awareness and appreciation of the importance of animals for the planet. Take part in this year’s World Animal Day by using this activity to get children to share their appreciation of their favourite animals. 

A harvest treasure hunt activity can help children develop physical skills through movement and improves problem-solving as they search and sort items. It supports early maths through counting and categorising, while enhancing language skills as they learn new words. It’s a fun, engaging way to support multiple areas of early learning. 

In this fun and engaging activity, children work together to rescue small toys frozen in blocks of ice. It's a fantastic way to experiment, explore cause and effect and stay cool in warm weather. The activity encourages teamwork, communication and problem-solving, supporting personal, social and emotional development.

Here children are given the opportunity to create their very own nursery photo using props, backdrops, and as much creativity as they can muster! This fun activity supports children to explore self-expression, confidence, and identity while capturing a special memory of their time at nursery. 

Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate and value the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of Black heritage. Food is a wonderful way to explore diversity – it brings people together and helps children learn about different places and traditions. South Africa, for example, is home to a wide variety of delicious fruits that thrive in its unique climate. By making a fruit salad with these fruits, children can experience new tastes, enjoy sharing food with friends and begin to understand that every country is unique. 

Modelling with recycled ‘junk’ can encourage children’s creativity, collaboration, problem solving and sense of achievement. This activity can also be used to support children’s awareness of recycling materials and repurposing items that are no longer in use. 

In this learning workout, it’s time to explore ways to engage children in learning about community. There are endless possibilities for this and each will be influenced by the specific nature of your community! Let’s get started… 

Being with nature is so much more than just popping outdoors. Whether in a woodland, walking around the garden, or spending time by the seaside, being with nature involves immersing ourselves in the moment and engaging with the wonderful natural space around us.  

The focus for National Gardening Week (24 May – 1 June) is on new and beginner gardeners. Develop children’s curiosity and wonder for planting and gardening with our gardening activity.

The natural environment is ever-changing. Every interaction we have is unique and allows us to explore new opportunities we never knew possible… much like working with babies!  

The outdoor provision is an essential ingredient for healthy, well-rounded child development.  There are so many ways we can promote a love of the outdoors with the children in our care, to  inspire them to connect with nature and sow the seed for a lifetime of confident, outdoor adventures! Here are just a few of our favourite suggestions!