Outdoor Shed/storage

[Guest terrydoo73]

We have managed through a couple of grants and parents fundraising to purchase an outdoor shed and some ride-ons. The rideons are at one side of the shed which we can partition off so the children don't automatically get to take them out everyday as this is what we want. On the other half we have at present situated our sand tray and are thinking of a little cooker at the back corner. What would you suggest we use our shed for? It is quite large - 12 x 10 - huge in fact but it will hopefully provide us with overcoming the problem of the weather as the children can run in and out so something that is easily pushed to one side would be ideal. Any suggestions?

[Deb]

This may seem a little off the wall, and I'm having difficulty envisaging the size as I am a very visual person, however what about hanging the ride on toys from the roof (very securely) and making the whole thing a walk-in sandpit, lined with the material used to line ponds. This would have the benefit of being fully covered already. I suggest it only because our children love our large outdoor sandpit (not covered though).

 

Just a thought!

[Guest]

my kids have a 'sand shed' at thier school - they love it!

[Guest terrydoo73]

No sorry would not consider this at all as we want our outdoor play area to cover more areas of provision such as mark making, home area, music etc.

 

The size is quite simple to envisage - imagine the normal play house size you see in most back gardens and probably about 3 times the size - HUGE but bought with the purpose in mind of storing loads!

[Guest]

No sorry would not consider this at all as we want our outdoor play area to cover more areas of provision such as mark making, home area, music etc.

 

The size is quite simple to envisage - imagine the normal play house size you see in most back gardens and probably about 3 times the size - HUGE but bought with the purpose in mind of storing loads!

 

 

You need to think about what the children can do outside that they cannot do inside. Store den building materials, large sticks, brick and logs for construction, paintbrushes, water sprays for mark making, real gardening tools and sand resources that they can access them easily without needing to ask for adult help.

 

Get shelving attached to the shed that is child height, store resources that are not part of your continuous provision on higher shelves, secured on with bungee cords

 

Visit www.explorewithoutwalls.co.uk if you want any more support or ideas

Edited September 20, 2011 by Guest