"Bad weather isn't the problem, it's bad clothing" Layering system for outdoors: Base layer, Middle layer, Outer layer
Outdoor play incorporates all four Aistear themes. It benefits a child's well-being & children will explore & think when playing giring them a sense of idenity & belonging
Siolta standard 2
Environments both indoor & outdoor are well maintained, safe, available accessible, adaptable & offer a variety of challenging & stimulating experiences which are developmentally appropiate
"Play is our brain's favourite way of learning" -----Diane Ackermon
Encourage's communication & development
Dirt can regulate the immune system
Sensory play is beneficial in many ways.
Stimulating all 5 senses touch, smell, sight, hearing, taste.
Children look for different types of textures as a way of learning about them
Sensory Experience Exploring, feeling, smelling expand on this
Foster's curiosity & imagination
Gives children fresh air & exercise
Promotes's physical development