It's cold, it's grey and it gets dark at four. It's very tempting to keep everyone inside from November to February.
Please don't. Winter is one of the best seasons for outdoor learning.
Embrace the weather
- Frozen puddles to crack, measure and investigate
- Ice "treasure" blocks: small toys frozen overnight in tubs
- Mud kitchens are even better when the mud is thick
- Shadows are long and low, perfect for drawing round
Get the kit right
Waterproofs for every child, spare socks, and a box of gloves by the door. A cold child won't learn anything, so it's worth asking families early for donations.
And when it really is too wild, open the door and let them watch the storm. That's learning too.
Written by Laura
Reception teacher and EYFS lead. Everything here has been tried in my own classroom first. More about me
