Outdoor learning following children's interests ....

Talks about why things happen and how things work

•Uses one-handed tools and equipment

Realises tools can be used for a purpose

Shows confidence in asking adults for help.

Constructs with a purpose in mind, using a variety of resources. 

•Has some favourite stories

•Seeks out others to share experiences.

Can catch a large ball

•Uses available resources to create props to support role-play

•Realises not only objects, but anything can be counted, including steps, claps or jumps.

Shows confidence in asking adults for help

Friendship bench 

•Shows an interest in numerals in the environment.

Realises not only objects, but anything can be counted, including steps, claps or jumps.

Sometimes gives meaning to marks as they draw

•Demonstrates friendly behaviour, initiating conversations and forming good relationships with peers

•Listens to others one to one or in small groups, when conversation interests them

•Maintaining focus on their activity for a period of time

•Beginning to make-believe by pretending.