ABSTRACT
A Froebelian garden is seen as a rich learning environment which can complement and link with the indoor area but which also offers unique learning experiences which cannot be provided indoors. Although carefully thought about by adults, it offers a child’s domain where children have more freedom and space to initiate and sustain their own play themes. In particular the outdoor area offers:
• engagement with the natural world
• space and freedom for whole body, expansive movement
• opportunities for adventure, risk and challenge
• a flexible context for imaginative play and creative thinking
• meaningful learning in all areas of the curriculum.
