British International School of Boston

 

At The British International School, we are situated on a stunning campus surrounded by nature and are lucky to have access to such large, open green spaces.

We embed outdoor learning opportunities into each day and ensure that our children have the clothing to go outside in all weathers! We feel passionately that children should experience the seasons firsthand, so we love to play in the rain, snow, wind or sunshine! Our enriching and purposeful outdoor space allows our Toddlers to learn through play and to develop their understanding in all areas of our curriculum. For example, we have used the water area to investigate capacity, sinking and floating and counting recently.

Through active hands-on learning, the children are able to develop their awareness of nature. The children love planting and harvesting their crops in our garden and have enjoyed exploring the different smells and textures in our garden. They then use the natural objects such as leaves, petals and seed pods to make creations in the popular mud kitchen area! In this area, we provide them access to different natural elements which they can incorporate into their play.

We believe that children should be able to immerse themselves fully into whatever activity they are doing, so we allow them to get muddy, wet and messy in their play!

Our area provides ample opportunity for the children to move in different ways, which is vital for their physical development and gross motor control. Children are encouraged to participate in adventurous play, and we give them freedom and autonomy to explore. With the support of staff, children learn to manage risks within their play and are encouraged to be creative and resilient in their learning. The children love digging in our large sandpit, transporting rocks and riding bikes around our hilly bike track.

Whilst children have a lot of energy, they also need space to recharge. We have some quiet, cozy seated areas for the children to relax in if they would prefer to read a story or sit back and observe their surroundings. We love to see the airplanes fly overhead or listen out for birds.

The outdoor classroom is a large part of our provision in the Early Years and we truly value the importance of this environment and how it supports our student’s learning, development and wellbeing. It is an area that, as staff, we are invested in and prioritize in our CPD opportunities.

 

 

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