When you are designing your new playground, one of the most important things is to think about the theme you are going to choose.
Theming a playground not only makes it look more cohesive and well thought out, but it can also make your playground even more useful! If you are unsure of what theme you […]
A few months ago, Outdoor Classroom Day posted on Twitter, asking their followers what advice they would give teachers wanting to take the first step towards more time outdoors. The responses were vast and varied and there were so many good ideas shared that we didn’t want you to miss out.
As such, here are just a […]
As childhood obesity rates show no sign of slowing down, society often looks to schools to help through educating children and promoting an active lifestyle.
Therefore many schools are investing in outdoor gym equipment that children can use both during organised classes, clubs and breaks.
Whilst the PE & Sports Premium and initiatives such as the Sugar […]
After seeing all of the conversations surrounding World Mental Health Day recently, we wanted to write a blog post about how important it is to encourage good mental health in children.
We could have included some shocking statistics, or maybe an inspiration quote.
But if we are being totally honest, that felt a bit pointless.
Because we all […]
If you’ve read any of our previous blog posts chances are you know that we believe play can have a huge impact on childhood development.
Outdoor play gives children the opportunity to practise running, jumping and balancing along with fine motor skills. It helps them develop social skills and resilience. In short, outdoor play is vital […]
This year’s Outdoor Classroom Day proved to be more popular than ever with many schools using the initiative to “test the water” when it comes to outdoor learning.
Originally founded in 2012 by Anna Portch. Outdoor Classroom Day was originally known as “Empty Classroom Day” with only a few schools in London taking part, but in […]
Here at Billy Bounce HQ, we talk about play a lot. If we’re being honest, we probably talk about it too much.
When it comes to the importance of play we’re obsessed, all consumed and despite our best intentions we keep bringing it up in conversations. Which can be a bit awkward when all you’re doing […]
Over the past few years, it has become widely accepted that schools need to focus not just on pupil’s academic progress but also on their mental wellbeing.
Only last month, there were suggestions that every UK school should have ‘stress dog.’ While the idea of a school dog would no doubt be highly popular with children, […]
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s important to look back and celebrate all of the achievements so far. However all around the world there is still work to be done.
Here in the UK, the fact many girls suffer from low levels of confidence has been much reported in the media, with speculation about the […]
World Book Day is fast approaching and it can be a great way to encourage a love of reading among children who wouldn’t normally settle down with a good book.
That said, as many schools choose to include fancy dress, all of the excitement can lead to excess energy among the pupils. Engaging in outdoor activities […]
