Rain Trees Outdoor Learning Space

Rain Trees and our magnificent 35,000 sq ft of Outdoor Learning Space

At Rain Trees, outdoor learning is fundamental to a well-rounded kindergarten experience, aligning seamlessly with our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. By venturing beyond the classroom, our children engage in rich, sensory explorations that foster holistic development. Our magnificent garden provides an unparalleled learning environment, where they can develop crucial skills through active, hands-on experiences such as:

Digging spaces and trees stumps to investigate mini-beasts

Climbing equipment including a pirate ship and a slide on a slope

Balancing beams and trees stumps for climbing

Mud kitchen

Vege pod to grow plants

Ride on Toys

Wendy houses

Goat posts for ball games

Plenty of open space to plan obstacle courses, run around and play various imaginative games

Sand play pits

Area for big water play (Fridays)

Outdoor learning in Rain Trees provides invaluable opportunities for our children to engage
with all areas of the EYFS framework

Understanding the World: exploring the garden for minibeasts. Growing plants in a shared Vege pod promotes teamwork and

respect for others and the environment.

Literacy: learning the names of all the areas and equipment

Physical Development: climbing, balancing, running and playing games

Problem-solving, Reasoning and Numeracy: spatial awareness, water play and counting.

Communication and Language: imaginative role-play at our ‘mud kitchen’ and in our Wendy houses

Expressive Arts and Design: allowing children to express themselves and develop narratives through painting and other art activities.

Personal, Social and Emotional Development: Sharing equipment and being kind to each other, taking turns and learning how to work together