Playground lessons with 'Learning Outdoors'

Monday 31st October 2005

Learning OutdoorsPictured left: Alison Thompson (CCEA), Una Crossey (NEELB), Carol Bratton (WELB), Dawn Crosby (SEELB) and Wendy McKeown (SELB).

Education Board Officers and teachers gathered at Lough Neagh Discovery centre to launch a new Primary School resource ‘Learning Outdoors’.

When they are outdoors, young children play in one of the best possible environments for development and learning. Outdoor play provides a wealth of challenging opportunities and is central to young children’s learning.   Children are able to experience joy and excitement as they learn new skills and make fresh discoveries.  

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