Pretty Cool Outdoor Space Ideas

[MyAngels]

The title says it all:

http://www.letthechildrenplay.net/2013/03/be-reggio-inspired-outdoor-environments.html

[snbauser]

I love these ideas. Slowly but surely I will eventually one day get there.

I do have a question for anyone who might do these types of spaces. I love the idea of the sheer fabric for "privacy" and for shade. But do you take it down everyday? Won't it get wet or blow away?

[countrymom]

I love these ideas. Slowly but surely I will eventually one day get there.

I do have a question for anyone who might do these types of spaces. I love the idea of the sheer fabric for "privacy" and for shade. But do you take it down everyday? Won't it get wet or blow away?

thats what I was wondering too

[MotherNature]

Beautiful, though I can just see lining up that leaf maze & then it gets all blown around.

[itlw8]

You can get old sheers at garage sales for cheap and kids like bad colors like pink LOL

some parts of the world get far less rain so I guess we need to adapt for our climate.Would I put it up daily no... I would leave it until it looked bad then wash or toss.

[DayCareDiva30]

Im going to be working in my CCR&R next month about creating a Outdoor Classroom. I cant wait to build my kids a mudpie kitchen and a bang wall. (I know my neighbors are going to love me after I get done... )

[SilverSabre25]

those are some great ideas! Every year I have plans to improve our outdoor space...this year I will succeed, I swear!

[Crystal]

I am patiently waiting for the fencing company to install a new fence...gotta wait until April because they are soooo busy.

As soon as it is completed we are completely remodeling our backyard and creating an outdoor classroom, complete with art studio, sound garden, sensory garden, mud kitchen, etc. I can hardly wait!

Thanks for the link!

[Leanna]

Details Crystal please! How are you doing this? I am so jealous!

[Luna]

I can totally get behind a mud kitchen, but I'm sorry...I look at some of these areas and I see slivers, twisted ankles, pinched fingers, bonked noggins I would have to do a bit of modifying I think.

[KnoxMom]

I am patiently waiting for the fencing company to install a new fence...gotta wait until April because they are soooo busy.

As soon as it is completed we are completely remodeling our backyard and creating an outdoor classroom, complete with art studio, sound garden, sensory garden, mud kitchen, etc. I can hardly wait!

Thanks for the link!

You'll have to keep us all posted!!

[frgsonmysox]

Oh my gosh! I love those ideas!

[Crystal]

I will post before and after pics when I get it going!

I am SOOOO excited! I am pulling ideas from these books:

Cultivating Outdoor Classrooms:

http://www.amazon.com/Cultivating-Outdoor-Classrooms-Implementing-Child-Centered/dp/1605540250/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363981868&sr=8-1&keywords=cultivating+outdoor+classrooms

and Natural PLayscapes:

http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Playscapes-Rusty-Keeler/dp/B001G0RHHC/ref=pd_sim_b_6

I will also be moving alot of my stuff from indoors to the outdoors. Easels, art supplies, blocks, etc. will be in both the indoor and outdoor environments., with MORE outdoors than in.

[Oneluckymom]

I can totally get behind a mud kitchen, but I'm sorry...I look at some of these areas and I see slivers, twisted ankles, pinched fingers, bonked noggins I would have to do a bit of modifying I think.

This too....although they are very cool !

[AmyLeigh]

Beautiful. I wish I space for, well, all of that! But I definitely will do the sheet/sheers this year. Can you imagine how inviting that would be on a breezy spring day?