Nursery World - On the doorstep

Help children find their place in the world with activities mapping out walks and the nursery setting itself, from Jane Drake Developing young children's awareness of geographical features in the world around them, and a sense of their position within that world, starts with activities and experiences in their immediate environment.

Developing young children's awareness of geographical features in the world around them, and a sense of their position within that world, starts with activities and experiences in their immediate environment.

To a three-year-old just starting nursery, finding their way around a new and unknown building and outdoor space can be challenging and overwhelming.

But when they are familiar with key features of the setting, and are able to locate areas independently, they will begin to feel more confident and secure in that environment.

This two-part project focuses on developing children's language around a 'sense of place'. It aims to offer them experiences that raise their awareness and deepen their understanding of the world in which they live and meaningful contexts in which to explore less familiar environments.

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