The weather is glorious here in Western Australia at the moment and my girl’s are spending most of their free time outdoors. To celebrate the simple joy of outdoor play I decided to collate 101 fabulous outdoor activities into this printable poster that you are welcome to print and display in your home or early childhood service. Most of these ideas can be enjoyed right in your backyard, they use the very simplest of ‘equipment,’ many of which you will commonly find in the natural environment. I hope it inspires your children to enjoy lots of playful time outdoors!
To download and print: You can download the file as an A4 sized poster here or as a larger A3 sized poster here. To print, you may need to select “Fit to printable area” (or similar) depending upon your printer type and local paper size.
And check out the list below for useful links to more information and inspiration for many of the ideas included in the list…
7. Make a rainbow with the hose
12. Head out on a treasure hunt
17. Balance a bean bag on your head
23. Make texture rubbings with crayons
24. Swing your hips in a hula hoop
28. Jump in a puddle
30. Draw on the trampoline (or the footpath) with chalk
31. Read a book
41. Paint the outside of a window
46. Find 10 things to float in a tub of water
54. Plant vegetables and herbs
55. Grow a bean or sunflower teepee
56. Take photos of what you see
63. Create a home for a fairy (or an elf)
66. Make a drip castle with wet sand
68. Fly a kite
80. Create a small world for your favourite figurines
90. Make object impressions in air dry clay
93. Make a bird bath
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Christie Burnett is an early childhood teacher, presenter, writer and the editor of Childhood 101. More importantly, she is a Mum who believes wholeheartedly in the value of children learning through play, the importance of quality early education, and the togetherness of family.
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