Improving Fine & Gross Motor Skills Through Outdoor Play Webinar

In this must-watch webinar, early years specialist Charlotte Ng explores how outdoor play can transform children’s development — especially when it comes to building fine and gross motor skills. Whether you're working with limited outdoor space, looking for new ways to boost physical development, or wanting to involve parents more meaningfully, Charlotte shares creative ideas and hands-on strategies you can start using right away. What you'll learn: • How outdoor play supports fine and gross motor development • Practical ways to make the most of small or shared outdoor spaces • Creative techniques like soundscapes to enrich outdoor learning • Top tips for engaging parents in meaningful outdoor activities • Low-cost, high-impact ideas to encourage active play and physical confidence Packed with inspiration, real-life examples, and Charlotte’s warm, down-to-earth advice, this recording is essential viewing for anyone looking to enhance their setting’s approach to outdoor learning. --------------------------------------------------- Subscribe and hit the 🔔 to join important conversations and gain access to free early years industry advice and guidance --------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch! 📌Instagram:   / theparentagroup   📌Facebook:   / theparentagroup   📌LinkedIn:   / theparentagroup   📌Twitter: https://x.com/TheParentaGroup 📌TikTok: https://x.com/TheParentaGroup 📌Website: https://www.parenta.com 📌Email: [email protected] 📌Phone: 0800 002 9242 --------------------------------------------------- 🕒 Timestamps 0:00 Introductions and housekeeping 3:10 Welcome: Improving fine and gross motor skills through outdoor play 6:15 Setting the scene – why outdoor environments matter 9:42 Developing coordination, balance, and confidence through outdoor movement 15:30 Making the most of limited outdoor space 22:05 Affordable and creative outdoor play ideas 28:40 Building motor skills through natural materials and exploration 35:15 Encouraging creativity, curiosity, and independence outdoors 40:25 Using immersive audio and sensory experiences in outdoor learning 46:37 Creating connection through soundscapes and sensory play 47:37 How to engage parents in outdoor play and learning 48:38 Encouraging family participation and community involvement 49:19 Final Q&A and key takeaways 49:59 Upcoming webinars and call for topic suggestions --------------------------------------------------- Our monthly Parenta webinars are FREE to attend for all childcare professionals, AND you receive a professional CPD certificate if you attend. Register for our next free webinar here – www.parenta.com/webinars --------------------------------------------------- About Parenta Parenta is an early years solutions provider that started back in 1999. Over the last 25+ years, we’ve developed comprehensive solutions to dynamic problems commonly experienced in the early years sector. Some of these solutions are: Government-funded childcare training provider https://www.parenta.com/our-childcare... Free recruitment services https://www.parenta.com/recruitment Nursery management software https://www.parenta.com/all-in-one-so... Childcare websites https://www.parenta.com/website-design Marketing solutions for childcare businesses https://www.paremta.com/marketing-sol... -------------------------------------------------- Free Resource Motor Skills in Children With Disabilities: https://www.parenta.com/2025/09/22/mo... Keeping It Simple In Outdoor Learning: https://www.parenta.com/2025/09/22/si... Transform Children’s Fine Motor Skills With These Musical Activities: https://www.parenta.com/2024/05/23/fi... ---------------------------------------------------