Greener Spaces

This activity is designed to encourage children to spend more time outside in green spaces. There is a significant body of research now available that suggests that access to ‘green spaces’ plays a significant role in assisting children to reach their full potential in terms of their development, mental and physical health and wellbeing. Green spaces provide numerous stimuli for the senses. When there is an intensity of sensorial input (multiple senses at the same time) children’s brain and physical developmental opportunities are optimised. This is critical for all human development, but particularly young children experiencing a very rapid developmental stage.

Activity Intention:

• This activity is designed to help connect children to the wonders of the natural world through sensory and play-based learning.