Outdoor Learning

Despite the very rainy weather, the children in Reception and Year 1 made the most of their outdoor learning time and had a fantastic experience embracing the elements.

The session began with the children practising how to get in and out of wet suits independently—an important life skill that they tackled with enthusiasm. Once ready, they headed straight for the puddles, exploring them fully by creating the biggest splashes they could! The children then searched for shelter from the rain, prompting thoughtful discussion and imaginative play.

With the Year 1 children, we talked about why certain materials are effective at keeping us dry, helping them to link their real-life experiences to scientific thinking. Reception children focused on exploring floating and sinking, using a range of resources to investigate. One container had a small hole, which led to great discussions about why boats float and what causes them to sink.

Year 1 children extended their learning further by investigating how to move floating objects through water without touching them. This turned into an exciting race! The children showed wonderful creativity, with some using a spade to push the water forward, making their object travel across the surface.

It was a joyful, hands-on session full of curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork. What a great time we had learning together—rain and all!