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Here you will find interesting posts on outdoor learning, how to make the most out of your school playground equipment and our latest projects that showcase some of our most recent playground developments in locations across the country. We dedicate this area to teachers and outdoor learning enthusiasts who are looking for new ideas to expand their outdoor learning provision and discussions that expand on the importance of play, learning outdoors and developing playgrounds to better improve children's overall school and nursery experience. 

 

6 Playground Activities For Sport Relief

6 Playground Activities For Sport Relief

Posted on 13 March 2018   •   By Emma Homan   •   Posted in Lesson Ideas
Get your PE kit on and ready for Sport Relief. Take a look at these 6 playground activities to get your school involved with Sport Relief. Read the full article…

Why Choose Pentagon Play For Your Playground

Why Choose Pentagon Play For Your Playground

Posted on 06 March 2018   •   By Dominic Turner   •   Posted in News & Comments
Are you considering working with Pentagon Play to develop your playground? Download our guide to read all about the fantastic service Pentagon provides and learn why we are the trusted provider amongst schools and nurseries across the UK. Read the full article…

How Outdoor Play Improves Mental Health

How Outdoor Play Improves Mental Health

Posted on 05 March 2018   •   By Emma Homan   •   Posted in News & Comments
Learn how outdoor play can improve children's mental health and wellbeing backed up with research and studies. It also includes top tips for improving outdoor learning in your playground. Read the full article…

Promoting Risks Outdoors in the Playground

Promoting Risks Outdoors in the Playground

Posted on 08 February 2018   •   By Katherine Houghton   •   Posted in News & Comments
Katherine Houghton from the Early Years Staffroom has written a guest blog discussing the importance of children taking risks outdoors and also reveals how a playground should be designed to promote safe risk taking. Read the full article…

Improve School Readiness At Nursery and Pre-School

Improve School Readiness At Nursery and Pre-School

Posted on 03 January 2018   •   By Emma Homan   •   Posted in Nursery and Preschool
We explore the topic of School Readiness where there is an ongoing concern that children are not 'school ready' after Nursery and Pre-School. To help overcome this, we reveal excellent outdoor activities that prepare nursery children and pre-schoolers for school. Read the full article…

An Interview With a SENCO About Outdoor Learning

An Interview With a SENCO About Outdoor Learning

Posted on 30 November 2017   •   By Emma Homan   •   Posted in Special Educational Needs
Our Educational Copywriter, Emma Homan, interviewed an SEN teacher who has taught both mainstream and SEN primary aged children to discuss outdoor learning and things to consider when creating an SEN playground. Read the full article…

How Nurseries Can Support Babies Learning to Walk

How Nurseries Can Support Babies Learning to Walk

Posted on 21 November 2017   •   By Emma Homan   •   Posted in Nursery and Preschool
In this article, we explore how babies learn to walk, and how nurseries can maximise their outdoor play spaces to accommodate this major developmental milestone. Read the full article…

Create an Outdoor Play Space For Tummy Time

Create an Outdoor Play Space For Tummy Time

Posted on 24 October 2017   •   By Emma Homan   •   Posted in Nursery and Preschool
This article explores the benefits of outdoor Tummy Time and includes a downloadable PDF revealing how Nurseries can improve their outdoor play settings for babies' Tummy Time. Read the full article…

Why Install a Daily Mile Track at Your School

Why Install a Daily Mile Track at Your School

Posted on 23 October 2017   •   By Emma Homan   •   Posted in News & Comments
We discuss how all school can benefit from the Daily Mile and why they should consider installing a designated track to further encourage children to participate. Read the full article…

Outdoor Play and The Progress Check at Age 2

Outdoor Play and The Progress Check at Age 2

Posted on 20 October 2017   •   By Emma Homan   •   Posted in Nursery and Preschool
We share the benefits outdoor play brings to the Progress Check at Age 2 and the prime areas of learning being observed. Read the full article…

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