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Outdoors: Gaining ground

<P> Step outside with Julie Mountain of Learning Through Landscapes for an appreciation of why outdoor experiences are so important for young children's development </P>

Step outside with Julie Mountain of Learning Through Landscapes for an appreciation of why outdoor experiences are so important for young children's development

Welcome to the first in a series of articles promoting the value of the outdoors and outdoor play at your setting. We will be demonstrating imaginative ideas to spur you on to achieve change in your own setting, no matter how small or awkward your outdoor space might be. There will be practical ideas for activities and games, as well as background information on how the children in your setting will benefit from having regular access to the outdoors.

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