Plants

Plants as play elements? Of course! Plants offer amazing play value with their wide range of textures, smells, shapes, and colours. They afford a great learning opportunity, and a chance to observe seasonal change on the school ground. With careful plant selection, planting can enrich your schoolyard for years to come.

Incorporating edible plants into the outdoor school environment can provide a highly stimulating and interactive atmosphere. This can come in the form...

Edible Plants
Flowering plants offer colour and seasonal interest on the school ground. In addition, these plants provide valuable habitat for insects –...

Flowers
Shade trees are a key element on any school ground, providing a sheltered place to escape the heat or a light rain. Trees work well where there are...

Shade Trees
While shrubs may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of play elements, they can form an important component of the school...

Shrubs
Tall grasses can be used to separate space on the school ground, creating “rooms,” “walls,” and more spaces for children to...

Tall Grasses