Creating Spaces to Play Outdoors

A one-of-a-kind collection of DIY projects to create amazing outdoor play areas, from Early Years expert Alistair Bryce-Clegg and outdoor play designer Oliver Wotherspoon. From permanent structures to smaller-scale projects, using recycled pallet wood, the book includes illustrations, full-colour photographs, step-by-step instructions and advice on how the play spaces support early learning.

Transform your play area with these environmentally friendly DIY projects for the Early Years! This one-of-a-kind book contains everything you need to build exciting, sustainable outdoor play spaces that can be adapted for any setting, big or small. There are 36 projects ranging from smaller designs such as the Bird Box Bookshelf and the Table-Top Ramp to larger structures such as the Hobbit Hole Door and the Wonky Stage that children can help build, using recycled pallet wood. Authors Alistair Bryce-Clegg and Oliver Wotherspoon are experts in Early Years play and have been instrumental in designing some of the very best outdoor play settings, including for George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces and ITV’s Love Your Garden. With their helpful illustrations, full-colour photographs, step-by-step instructions and advice on how the play spaces link to the EYFS Framework and support early learning, you don’t need to be a DIY expert to build these simple and effective natural play areas.