My Nature Play
Young children are happier and healthier when they have regular opportunities to play outdoors. Playing in nature supports children’s personal, social, emotional and language development, but the amount of time children spend outside has declined by 50% in a generation. According to the Raising the Nation Play Commission’s ‘Everything to Play For’ report, 55% of parents say that their youngest child plays outside less than they did as a child.
We want every child across the UK to have the opportunity to play, explore, and learn outdoors every day. That’s why our new My Nature Play project helps young children fall in love with nature by improving their outdoor experiences in their early years settings.
My Nature Play is funded by the Worwin UK Foundation. Find out more about the project below.
Learn about more of the work we’re doing to connect children with nature
About My Nature Play
Between February 2026 and July 2028, My Nature Play will be delivered across 170 early years settings throughout England, Wales and Scotland, creating a long-term legacy of confidence, creativity, and connection to nature.
The project will work with early years practitioners to build their skills, confidence, and inspiration for high-quality nature play. Over the course of a term, practitioners will take part in six fun, practical training sessions. Together, we’ll discover simple, creative ways to bring outdoor learning to life, both within settings and in local green spaces.
We’ll also work closely with parents and carers, helping them to find joy in spending more time outside with their children and creating memories that nurture curiosity, confidence, and connection to the natural world.
