Who can remember being outdoors building dens, climbing trees, making perfumes from leaves and flowers or playing with mud, stones or water? These types of childhood outdoor play experiences have been declining over time and children today are therefore having much less contact with the natural world.
Play Matters have created an info sheet of tips on how you can get outside and play
Playing with Nature Mud and Getting Dirty
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https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/