Outdoor Play Area
At Tommaso Fiaschi Early Education, we believe that movement is essential to learning.
That’s why our purpose-built Outdoor Play Area is more than just a place to run and climb — it’s an active learning environment designed to support every child’s physical, sensory, and social development.
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Created in collaboration with a qualified early childhood educator with expertise in physical development, our outdoor space encourages active exploration, joyful movement, and whole-body learning — all in a safe, engaging setting.
Why Outdoor Play Matters
Outdoor play supports critical areas of a child’s development:
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Gross motor skills – Running, balancing, climbing, and jumping build strength and coordination
Sensory integration – Tactile play and movement games help children understand how their bodies interact with the world
Cognitive growth – Physical problem-solving (e.g. navigating an obstacle course) encourages reasoning and creativity
Confidence & risk awareness – Children test limits, assess challenges, and build resilience through outdoor challenges
Social-emotional development – Group games and unstructured play promote teamwork, turn-taking, and communication
What’s in Our Outdoor Space?
Our thoughtfully designed outdoor area includes:
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Obstacle Courses – Children build coordination, agility, and core strength through fun physical challenges
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Balance Paths – Develops focus, body awareness, and spatial control
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Sensory Stations – Tactile play areas with sand, water, mud, and natural materials
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Open Green Space – Encourages imaginative play, group games, and free movement
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Music & Movement Zone – Rhythmic games, dance, and creative expression through physical storytelling
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Natural Elements – Logs, rocks, and gardens that spark curiosity and encourage exploration of the natural world
A Day in the Yard
Outdoor play is integrated into our daily routine — not just as a break, but as an essential part of learning.
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Morning and afternoon outdoor sessions
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Structured physical activities led by educators
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Free play time for self-directed discovery
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Movement games linked to classroom themes (e.g. animal movement, shape trails, nature hunts)
