Outdoor Classroom Ideas - Open Play Areas & Tumble Hills

Every nature classroom should have a tumble hill - it’s an unparalleled outdoor classroom feature for socialization. Children can use the hill as a backdrop for storytelling and dramatic play, creating imaginary worlds and scenarios that foster their imagination and creativity. One moment they may be “climbing a mountain” and “sliding down a waterfall” the next.

By navigating the uneven surface of a hill, children can learn to take calculated risks and develop their problem-solving skills. Taking risks and pushing themselves out of their comfort zones can help children build resilience and self-confidence.

And let’s not forget the most important benefit - tumble hills are just plain fun!