Report Outdoor Play

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by: shellabell

Hiya Shelley1

We regularly use the outside area for large group roleplay.

Last week when it poured with rain and we were unable to go out the children were really dissapointed. One child shouted that he wished something would eat up all the clouds so we could go out and play. The children decided that a flying crocodile would do the job! In the afternoon the clouds cleared and we went into the garden to build a cloud eating crocodile out of large boxes, tubs and tubes. The children loved it and played happily for ages. You can extend all sorts of activities in this way and as our garden area is large it gives children the opportunity to transfer their ideas into large scale creations. I always find that child led activities work best for this though. Seeing them so enthusiastic is great!!

Hope that gives you some ideas.

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