Caledonia Play Making learning outdoors fun

Published: 10 December, 2009

Spending time outside is vital during a child’s school day for many different reasons. By taking elements of the curriculum outside learning becomes a fun activity, whilst many vital life skills can be learnt through free play. However whether due to budget or space it is not always possible to provide the perfect playground. From their many years of experience in the sector Caledonia Play can help to find the most effective solution to meet schools individual needs, whatever the size of space, wherever the location.

The simplest and most cost-effective way to take learning outdoors – a Mag Post from Caledonia Play instantly makes insects and buds look much more exciting. The unique design incorporates a scientific quality 5x magnification lens securely fixed within a hardwood post. As a permanent outdoor feature the Mag Post can be used both as an educational tool for self study under direct supervision or during free play. An ideal means for exploring the natural world and encouraging enquiry and experimentation, stimulating an early interest in science and nature.

At the other end of the spectrum Caledonia Play offers a bespoke design and build service to create individual structures to use as outdoor classrooms. Incorporating options for seating, planters, drawing boards, mirrors or musical instruments these are truly multifunctional. They are suitable for all ages and can be used for free play as well as formal learning.

Whatever the setting, at Caledonia Play we know learning outdoors is so much more fun.

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