Gather time: some possible learning linked to CfE These links suggest possible learning. There will be plenty more links that you will make as you observe your children. Literacy: I enjoy exploring characters and events in stories and other texts and I use what I learn to invent my own, sharing this with others in imaginative ways. LIT 0-19a I enjoy exploring and choosing stories and other texts to watch, read or listen to, and can share my likes and dislikes. Lit 0-01b/ Lit 0-11b As I listen and talk in different situations, I am learning to take turns and am developing my awareness of when to talk and when to listen. LIT 0-02a To help me understand stories and other texts, I ask questions and link what I am learning with what I already know. LIT 0-07a/ LIT 0-16a I use signs, books or other texts to find useful or interesting information and I use this to plan, make choices or learn new things. LIT 0-14a Health and Wellbeing I know that friendship, caring, sharing, fairness, equality and love are important in building positive relationships. As I develop and value relationships, I care and show respect for myself and others. HWB 0-05a In everyday activity and play, I explore and make choices to develop my learning and interests. I am encouraged to use and share from experiences. HWB 0-19a Other curricular areas - This will depend on the focus of the group
Guidance on learning outdoors “There is a growing body pf research that shows that young children’s access to nature and outdoor play is positively associated with improved self-esteem, physical health, development of language skills and disposition to learning.” Davy 2009, quoted in “My World Outdoors” by Care Inspectorate Have a look at this list of learning opportunities. Does your setting offer children the chance to experience all of this outdoors? A Rich Landscape for Play A place to experience physical activity A place to observe and connect with nature A place to look after A place to be responsible for A place for ownership A place for fresh air and exercise A place to work A place to cooperate and collaborate A place to make friendships A place to be alone or with friends A place to develop confidence A place to take risks A place to express feelings A place to imagine A place to make noise A place just to be ‘Early Childhood Practice: Froebel Today’ Chapter 3, Stella Brown National guidance; Health and Social Care Standards 2018 1.25 I can choose an active life and participate in a range of recreational, social, creative, physical and learning activities every day, both indoors and outdoors. 1.32 As a child, I play outdoors every day and regularly explore a natural environment. How Good is our Early Learning and Childcare? Curriculum 2.2 Pedagogy and Play ‘We provide innovative and creative opportunities for children to experience high quality play both indoors and outdoors.’ Skills for life 3.3 Developing Creativity ‘Our indoor and outdoor learning environments and engagement with the natural world offer regular high quality experiences that enable children to explore ideas and materials and to use their imagination freely.’ Children should have opportunities to access learning across the curriculum outdoors.
This format sits within the Es&Os. If you can’t print A3, you can use this along with the Es&Os for discussion. Date: Source: eg. child interest/loose long term Links to wider Es & Os: Learning experiences: Observation focus/assessment Say Make Write Do