I am so grateful that Juliet Robertson was able to join me for this conversation about outdoor learning and play. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed being with her in our virtual VideoCast room at Early Learning Café.
At one point in the conversation Juliet offered some questions to ask when walking in and through outdoor spaces with children and with educators. Here they are for you to use in your own outdoor spaces
- Does this area feel loved?
- Does this sandpit feel loved, or does it need more love?
- What does our entrance area tell us? Is it a welcoming entrance to the outdoors?
- If you’re sitting inside looking out onto your outdoor space, what it the message to children?
She also references some helpful websites as resources:
Outdoor Learning Mentorship Program (Offered through Take Me Outside)
Explore more of Juliet’s writing and work:
BlueSky: @creativestar.bsky.social
Instagram: https://instagram.com
Juliet’s Website: https://creativestarlearning.co