As part of our journey to develop Outdoor Play and Learn (OPAL) opportunities, Thames Chase and parent volunteers have been working with the children to create an allotment area in Year 1.
Did you know that planting is an essential part of any good play environment? The greening of hard surface areas has benefits to air quality and mental health and wellbeing. A growing body of evidence suggests that children who spend more time playing and learning in high-quality green spaces experience a closer connection with nature and develop ‘more environmentally sustainable attitudes’.
Over the coming months, the children will be enjoying growing their own fresh produce which they will enjoy during snack time.
As the children develop their love of the gardening, they will also develop skills to;
Take responsibility for caring for the plants day after day
To build on their self- coinfidence; nothing is more rewarding than the fruits of our own labour.
Experience awe and wonder
Improve their physical activity and build on their arm strength
Thank you to a number of parents who have donated vegetable plants for the children to grow. We are looking at ways to develop all of our planting areas, so welcome any contributions.
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