Exploring education, outdoor play and the experiences that shape children’s learning.
Here you’ll find conversations, insights and examples of outdoor learning that reflect Joan’s approach to education, from the importance of outdoor play to the experiences and environments that help children thrive.
The Power of Outdoor Play
The Power of Outdoor Play
Podcast conversation with Joan Henderson
In this conversation, Joan Henderson shares her experience of working across 500+ schools and explores the developmental power of outdoor play. Drawing on her experience as an early-years teacher and school inspector, Joan discusses the benefits of being outdoors, the impact of screens on young children and why outdoor play remains so important.
Outdoor Play in Action
See how children learn, explore and develop through play in natural environments.
Spending the day with NI Forest School Association in 2019 to deepen my understanding and observations of the power of play outdoors. Thank you Danny Mills for capturing this wonderful experience for my training sessions.