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The Benefits of Forest School Caroline Higham introduced Forest School at her school. In this blog, Caroline explores the origins of Fore...
Potion making and learning through magic making! TTS Resources in Action gets all magical this week! Sleeping potions, potions to make you fly and even pot...
Christmas Activities - Clay Christmas Shapes This is a simple idea for making slightly different, more natural looking decorations than the usual shiny,...
24 ideas for small outdoor spaces Schools often struggle with a lack of outdoor space. Here we provide a selection of resources that will fit...
Playing Out ‘Playing out’ used to be where most children spent their free time, whether in the garden, out in the stree...
Growing the next generation - RHS campaign for School Gardening Gardening in schools can play an important role in improving health and wellbeing, boosting skills and deve...
Outdoor Learning - a tool for teaching and learning Outdoor learning has many benefits, and in a world of measuring progress and tracking achievement, it can s...
Can outdoor learning raise standards? The simple answer is YES! Outdoor learning has a myriad of benefits and can actually raise standards across...
What makes the perfect outdoor classroom? A well planned outdoor classroom that is integrated into the school community will become an important part...
25 of the best Eco School activity ideas The notion of everybody playing a part in looking after our planet and making changes before it's too late,...
Mud Kitchens - Top tips and ideas A mud kitchen is a great way to get children outdoors and playing amongst nature in the most creative way. ...
More than just a Crate! Open-ended play is nothing new, but these Crates are our new staple for play, fun and developing engaging s...
Staying in the Shade this Summer It’s hard to make the most of the weather when we are constantly worrying about the alarming effects of the...
The lasting appeal of sandpits Many sandpits become neglected over time as the sand migrates around the site or becomes dirty and full of ...
Schematic play part 4 - Transformation The schema of transformation is probably the most complex and the one that holds the most fascination for c...
How to do outdoor play well – by Alistair Bryce-Clegg Outdoor play can often be seen as tricky to set up and manage or is just treated like a play time, but when...
Create immersive and engaging lessons outdoors with Eden Learning Spaces As Albert Einstein said, “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and kno...
Composting do's and don'ts Composting is one of the most environmentally friendly activities you can do. The cycle of plants growing a...
Data Logging outdoors made easy Get data logging outdoors! Use a Log-Box to measure light levels in different locations; record temperature...
Learn about life-cycles up close – hatching butterflies! My children were very excited about a package that arrived containing our new project....a butterfly garden...
7 ways to use creative crates Strong and safe, these crates are specifically designed for educational use. Children can be the architects...
What makes the perfect outdoor space? The perfect outdoor space is multifunctional, can be used in all weather conditions, is well organised and ...
Learning to play the Forest School way Nature offers us a sanctuary, a place where we can find peace and wonder. It is much larger and older than ...
Wrap up warm and enjoy the experience of wintry weather – with or without snow! Imagine creating an ice kitchen! What delights might be served up as a winter feast suitable for Santa and ...
Fairies and elves found at forest school! On a sunny but cold friday afternoon the children had a delivery from the postman. To the children's astoni...
Schematic play part 1 - rotation and trajectory In my work in schools and nurseries I get to observe a lot of different children at play. It's fascinating ...
Risky play Do you allow your children to take risks in their play, or do you wrap them up in cotton wool? Laura Engl...
Expert Review: Large Wooden Spoon When TTS first sent me this big wooden spoon, I have to say I was a bit shocked. The quality of the spoon i...
5 birdwatching tips to give nature a home in your school Birdwatching isn't necessarily something you'd think to do with your class but can provide an engaging them...
Create your own forest school! The benefits to taking a class trip to a forest school and learning outside are endless, but by creating yo...
Free range children 'Free Range' chicken rules mean that my dinner must have spent at least half of its time outdoors, had a mi...
Thinking of introducing programming in Early Years? Looking for ideas to bring programming to a younger audience? Need ideas for outdoor ICT learning and Fores...
Outdoor Dens: Communication, Language & Literacy Children love building and exploring dens and they are a great opportunity for child led learning and devel...
Nature – inspiration for child-led play Young children have powerful imaginations and are able to lead their own play and development when they are...
The benefits of School Gardens A garden offers a natural framework for understanding about sustainability and the natural world and will h...

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