The sunny days are here, giving little explorers the perfect opportunity to go outside, run, garden, and play in the fresh air. The outdoors becomes a world of discovery! Whether in the playground of a kindergarten or primary school, or in a leisure center, everything should be designed to nurture children’s imagination and learning.
Outdoor children’s area: the kids’ favorite space
A discovery space for the little ones
Observing insects, touching the soil, smelling flowers, or listening to birdsong—nature offers countless opportunities to stimulate the five senses of children in kindergarten and primary school! Every corner of the outdoor space becomes a chance to learn while having fun throughout the seasons. Fresh air and direct contact with nature spark curiosity and encourage children to ask questions. These discoveries, made through play in the playground, enrich their vocabulary and understanding of the ecosystem while teaching them to respect their environment.
The outdoor space is a playground for children
Beyond sensory development, playing outdoors allows children from kindergarten to primary school to get fresh air, relax, and take a break from the classroom environment. The outdoors is also a place for socialization, and free play in a well-designed space stimulates their imagination and encourages initiative. It also supports motor development: running, climbing, or building with found materials in the area. In good weather, it is therefore important to have a playground ready, with well-arranged and organized furniture to ensure children’s comfort and safety.
How to set up an outdoor children’s area?
Outdoor gardening: which tools and plants to choose?
Much more than just a hands-on activity, introducing children to gardening also helps them open their eyes to the environment around them: caring for nature, understanding the life cycle of plants, as well as learning patience and feeling the pride of growing a flower or a vegetable.
With Radis et Capucine’s school kits, children can easily plant their own seeds and track their growth day by day:
Each kit contains all the materials needed to garden independently: seeds, soil, pots… Perfect for an educational project on nature, ecology, and hands-on learning!
Outdoor equipment for children: for kids’ fun!
To enhance the outdoor space in the playground of a school, daycare, or leisure center, why not add more playful playground furniture to extend the gardening experience?
After sowing seeds and observing their plants grow, children can use an outdoor board to draw the progress of their plants or get their hands dirty.
Thanks to the role-playing outdoor kitchen for children’s area, or by gathering around a table and benches to share their experiences, children extend learning through play.
Note that the outdoor kitchen for schools and after-school facilities is not collective playground equipment, but an educational tool used in the outdoor space under adult supervision.
This type of playground activity, such as the outdoor kitchen for role-playing in kindergarten, promotes children’s creativity, motor skills, and thinking, while allowing them to learn about nature and themselves. It encourages moments of gathering where little explorers can discuss their discoveries and even enjoy the fruits of their work!
Whether it’s running a gardening project with children or letting them explore nature through role-playing, these simple moments are a great source of learning!
To complement your gardening area with child-friendly and playful furniture for group settings, explore the Kidea playground equipment range.