Power of Outdoor Play - We Built a Hill

If You Build It…

The Story of Kent School’s

Natural Play Area

It started with a beautiful garden…

…that had a tiny hill where

everyone wanted to play

Then a staff discussion based on this:

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Followed by a garden conversation between Teresa, Wendy, and Mrs. Cardinal

The plan…

Creating Kent Hill: A Natural Play Area

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Expected Outcomes

• Play• Curiosity• Joy• Health and Fitness• Excitement

Surprising Outcomes

• Learning with the hill• PE and Sports Day• Buddy Play

• Sensory Needs• Self-regulation