At Pomfret Woodland Nursery, we believe that outdoor play is essential for children's development. Our specially designed outdoor area provides endless opportunities for exploration, discovery, and learning.
Natural Play Environment
Our outdoor area has been thoughtfully designed to incorporate natural elements that stimulate imagination, creativity, and physical development. The environment includes:
Trees, shrubs and plants that change with the seasons
Natural terrain with gentle slopes and different textures
Dedicated wildlife area with butterfly-friendly plants
Log circles and stumps for sitting and balancing
Children have daily access to our outdoor spaces regardless of weather, allowing them to experience and learn from nature throughout the changing seasons.
Play Features
Our outdoor area includes a variety of engaging play features designed to develop different skills:
Mud Kitchen
A fully equipped outdoor kitchen where children can mix, pour, and create with natural materials.
Water Play Area
Channels, pumps and containers for exploring properties of water and developing fine motor skills.
Growing Area
Raised beds where children plant, tend and harvest vegetables and flowers throughout the year.
These features are accessible to children of all ages, with appropriate supervision to ensure safety while encouraging independence.
Physical Development
Our outdoor area provides numerous opportunities for physical development and active play:
Balance beams and stepping stones to develop coordination
Climbing features with appropriate challenge levels for different ages
Open space for running, ball games, and group activities
Tricycle and scooter track to develop gross motor skills
Regular access to these features helps children develop strength, coordination, spatial awareness, and confidence in their physical abilities.
Outdoor Learning Opportunities
Nature Exploration
Children regularly engage in guided nature exploration activities, learning about local wildlife, plants, and seasonal changes. Our staff facilitate nature hunts, identification activities, and discussions about environmental care.
Outdoor Creativity
Art and creative activities move outdoors regularly, with natural materials becoming tools for expression. Children create environmental art, engage in outdoor storytelling, and use larger spaces for creative movement.
Natural Science
The outdoor environment becomes a laboratory for early scientific learning. Children experiment with concepts like gravity, water flow, weather patterns, and plant growth through hands-on, practical experiences.
Outdoor Gallery
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Experience Our Outdoor Play Area
We believe that seeing is believing. Book a visit to Pomfret Woodland Nursery to see our exceptional outdoor play area in person and discover how our nature-based approach benefits children's development.
