TOP TRENDS for gorgeous gardens
Get the kids outside
(and off their smartphones)
“Nature play and nature schooling is a growing trend internationally, especially in the early developing years of a child,” says Sonita Young of 3rd Teacher Nature Scapes. “The concept of ‘Nature Play’ developed through fusing two principles: the Reggio Emilia approach of experiential learning, in which the environment is the third teacher, combined with the Nature Scape principle that playgrounds should be natural with as few man-made components as possible, encouraging learning through playing.”
IN YOUR OWN GARDEN
“If you utilise every possible aspect of a garden for child’s play, kids can explore nature without any restrictions,” says Sonita.
“A water feature, for example, teaches them about gravity and volume; soil is great
