A Dirty Child Is A Happy Child "The mud and dirt will wash off but the childhood memories will last a lifetime思维导图

"Bad weather isn't the problem, it's bad clothing" Layering system for outdoors: Base layer, Middle layer, Outer layer

Outdoor play incorporates all four Aistear themes. It benefits a child's well-being & children will explore & think when playing giring them a sense of idenity & belonging

Siolta standard 2 Environments both indoor & outdoor are well maintained, safe, available accessible, adaptable & offer a variety of challenging & stimulating experiences which are developmentally appropiate

"Play is our brain's favourite way of learning" -----Diane Ackermon

Encourage's communication & development

Dirt can regulate the immune system

Sensory play is beneficial in many ways. Stimulating all 5 senses touch, smell, sight, hearing, taste.

Children look for different types of textures as a way of learning about them

Sensory Experience Exploring, feeling, smelling expand on this

Foster's curiosity & imagination

Gives children fresh air & exercise

Promotes's physical development