The most important thing when taking literacy outside is not to replicate indoor experiences. Rather, it is about communication in all its forms on a grand scale, in an environment free from the tyranny of tables and chairs.
The outdoors offers unique opportunities for all aspects of literacy learning, and it is these that need to be explored first and foremost. Literacy outdoors is about exploring talk, reading and writing in ways that take full advantage of the space, weather and seasons. Young children's vocabulary, imagination and natural curiosity can all be enhanced significantly by time spent in the company of supportive adults, who can recognise and exploit the potential of this rich environment.
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