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Outdoor play learning story example

Outdoor play highlights curiosity, coordination, and cooperation. Keep the story practical and evidence‑led.

Outdoor play learning story example

Sophie explored the garden beds, noticing a butterfly on a rose. She observed carefully and asked, “Why do butterflies like flowers?” After a brief explanation about nectar, she compared two flowers and watched the butterfly move. Later in the sandpit, she negotiated roles with peers to build a sandcastle, adding shells for detail and offering turns with the bucket.

Learning analysis (EYLF v2.0 / Te Whāriki)

  • EYLF Outcome 2: connecting with and caring for the natural world.
  • EYLF Outcome 3: developing coordination and safe risk‑taking in outdoor spaces.
  • Te Whāriki – Belonging (Mana Whenua): participation with peers; Exploration (Mana Aotūroa): noticing, questioning, and investigating nature.

Next steps and extensions

  • Add magnifiers, bug viewers, and simple ID cards to extend observation and vocabulary.
  • Invite Sophie to sketch the butterfly/flower and dictate a caption.
  • Plan a small planting/compost task to deepen kaitiakitanga/care for place.

Quick summary and tips

  • Capture curiosity (questions asked) and collaboration (turn‑taking, roles).
  • Link evidence to outcomes succinctly; avoid long weather/scene descriptions.

Outdoor play learning story example

Outdoor play highlights curiosity, coordination, and cooperation. Keep the story practical and evidence‑led.

Outdoor play learning story example

Sophie explored the garden beds, noticing a butterfly on a rose. She observed carefully and asked, “Why do butterflies like flowers?” After a brief explanation about nectar, she compared two flowers and watched the butterfly move. Later in the sandpit, she negotiated roles with peers to build a sandcastle, adding shells for detail and offering turns with the bucket.

Learning analysis (EYLF v2.0 / Te Whāriki)

  • EYLF Outcome 2: connecting with and caring for the natural world.
  • EYLF Outcome 3: developing coordination and safe risk‑taking in outdoor spaces.
  • Te Whāriki – Belonging (Mana Whenua): participation with peers; Exploration (Mana Aotūroa): noticing, questioning, and investigating nature.

Next steps and extensions

  • Add magnifiers, bug viewers, and simple ID cards to extend observation and vocabulary.
  • Invite Sophie to sketch the butterfly/flower and dictate a caption.
  • Plan a small planting/compost task to deepen kaitiakitanga/care for place.

Quick summary and tips

  • Capture curiosity (questions asked) and collaboration (turn‑taking, roles).
  • Link evidence to outcomes succinctly; avoid long weather/scene descriptions.