outdoor peep for families

Playing or exploring outside with babies and young children can be fun whatever the weather - getting out the door is often the hardest bit! 

It's great for our own mental health and well-being, and provides lots of learning opportunities.  Exploring outside also helps children to learn to manage risks, by developing their co-ordination, strength and problem-solving skills. 

Here are a few outdoor play ideas:

• 6 ideas for playing outside
• Spring outdoor activities 
• Ideas from our colleague Helen, chatting with Nigel Clarke (CBeebies' The Baby Club and The Toddler Club) on his Dadvengers podcast and blog. 

Below are some photos of families at Outdoor Peep sessions, in summer and winter. They can be held anywhere outside, such as a local park or woods, or in the garden of a nursery or family/ children's centre. Contact your local Family Information Service, children's/ family centre or early years setting, to see if they have Peep-trained staff and do Peep sessions.