At St. Emilie’s we have wonderful outdoor play spaces to enhance our learning. The children have space to explore, discover, experiment and develop their gross and fine motor skills while being active and healthy.
Exploring the Creek
In early childhood we value frequent and regular opportunities to explore and learn in our outdoor environments and natural play spaces. We recognise that young children learn best through physical and sensory experiences – active play.
Our natural bushland provides a play space to give children contact with the natural world and unique opportunities to engage with nature, the weather and the seasons. The children learn to understand and respect nature and the interdependence of humans, animals, plants and life cycles.
Caring for our Bushland – Cleaning Up Australia Day
Collecting Snails
A house for the snails
Outdoor environments are a platform for creative play and the development of the imagination and problem solving skills. The outdoor environment offers children opportunities for freedom and movement through physical activity and promotes a sense of well being.
What’s cooking in the mud kitchen?
Looks delicious!
New white goods
Monkey Bars!
Let’s dig!
Outdoor spaces provide for hands on, sensory learning and MESSY = FUN!
Marble Painting
Experimenting with cornflour, water and colour = GOOP!
Creating a dinosaur land
When you take children outside regularly you see the JOY, WONDER and EXCITEMENT that they experience when they engage in learning in their outdoor environment.
