Establishing distinct areas in your outdoor provision allows children to engage in different types of play in the security of a confined space. But often little consideration is given to the boundaries used to surround these defined spaces and how children transition between them.
Low walls, tree stumps and willow structures are all examples of physical structures that can be used to ‘zone off’ an area. With some careful thought, these structures can allow for multiple ways to be crossed over, under and through, providing children with challenge and risk as they develop and refine their physical and cognitive skills. But getting the boundaries wrong can ‘stifle opportunities, limit play and restrict movement in and around the space’, explains Liz Edwards, outdoor specialist and founder of Muddy Faces.
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