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The outdoor learning environment at Hackney Kindergarten has several key features: - A digging patch near a rainwater tank allows children to engage in sensory play with mud. - A large sandpit in the corner of the yard allows many children to play with sand while preventing sand from being tracked inside. - Swings are placed under a large tree that provides shade and opportunities to explore light and dark. - Connected play spaces like a bridge, grassy areas, and pathways encourage exploration and link different areas of the outdoor space.

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The outdoor learning environment at Hackney Kindergarten has several key features: - A digging patch near a rainwater tank allows children to engage in sensory play with mud. - A large sandpit in the corner of the yard allows many children to play with sand while preventing sand from being tracked inside. - Swings are placed under a large tree that provides shade and opportunities to explore light and dark. - Connected play spaces like a bridge, grassy areas, and pathways encourage exploration and link different areas of the outdoor space.

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Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Environments

Hackney Kindergarten
68 Richmond Street College Park SA 5069 Hackney Kindergarten provides preschool sessions (eight per week). Key features of their outdoor environment The digging patch is positioned near a rainwater tank to ensure the area can be kept moist. Mud is used as a sensory experience allowing children to mould, in a way unlike other materials, such as sand. A large sandpit located in the far corner of the yard allows for many children to engage in sand play. The location is very important to ensure children dont track huge quantities of sand indoors. Children enjoy the challenge of trying to dig to the bottom of the deep sandpit. While the sandpit has a water course, it is not used often due to water restrictions. The director advised that they are considering an upgrade so that the tank water can be used to wet the sand, offering the children the sculptural properties of wet sand. Seats (at child height) are positioned throughout the area, allowing children the opportunity to observe activities and choose when to participate. There is seating near the swing area that allows children to sit and wait their turn, also providing opportunities for socialisation with the children who are on the swings. The swings are positioned under a large tree that provides children with the opportunity to explore shade and light when in motion. A path through a dense area of the garden leads to a quiet area for reading and painting. This provides nooks and crannies for children to explore and be by themselves while still being visible to staff. The platform and bridge have good access for children of all ages and abilities. It has been designed (with hooks, rails, posts and levels) to offer flexibility of play. Hooks allow staff to change the environment by hanging curtains and materials of different textures. Connected play spaces The area is a good example of connecting the play spaces. The outdoor play areas are linked through varying textures, a large grass space, paving, a bridge and well-established trees and gardens.

Photographic Captions (see reverse side) 1. Bridge leading to grassed and verandah areas 2. Large tree providing shade in summer 3. View from platform 4. Sandpit area 5. Gathering place for children 6. Hidden pathway 7. Sensory garden with childs path 8. Access to platform structure 9. Bridge leading to seat area

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Early Childhood Services Department of Education and Childrens Services 31 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Early Learning and Curriculum Phone: 08 8207 2494 Preschool and Centre Based Care Phone: 08 8226 0095

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