I Move We Move - Good For Kids - NSW Government

4.5
Physical activity no matter the weather
What do you do when you arrive at work and the weather
seems unfavourable for outdoor play? It may be wet, windy,
cold or hot.
Take a look at your resources within the centre:
• Do you have an undercover veranda? Could you utilise this?
Of course you will need to ensure space requirements are met
• How can you make more space to accommodate physical
activity indoors?
• What physical activity would be safe for this confined space?
Think about how existing equipment can be revamped, adapted or added
to, in order to create a meaningful provocation which will support children to
be physically active. Small parachutes, balls, bean bags, hoops, large foam blocks,
gross motor mats suggesting movements, table tunnels, balance beams, targets etc… the list is
enormous. Work with your colleagues, look through your equipment and be creative!
Have you thought about playing when it is wet?
Some considerations:
• BE PREPARED – Talk to parents about playing outdoors on wet days
• Work with staff and management to prepare policies which support wet weather play
• Have a supply of spare clothing for children and also ask parents to provide extra wet
weather clothing as well as raincoats, rain boots and umbrellas
• Avoid play outdoors during very cold weather, very windy weather, hail storms or thunder storms
• Splashing in puddles is lots of fun for children, even when wet and not raining
• Monitor children closely as they have difficulty regulating their own body temperature
• How about adding some boats and oars?
• Pirates could even walk the plank! This also serves as a bridge for the children less eager to
get wet!!!!
I Move We Move, The Guide Edition 1 August 2009
AREA HEALTH SERVICE