Howies Outdoor Play H.O.P

A large childminding service using the outdoors as a primary source of learning. We promote the wellbeing of our children and staff as we embark on the journey.

[Howies Outdoor Play H.O.P @HOPHowies]

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Summer Camp 2025

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Local community means everything to us.

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Autumn brings wet, windy and cooler weather but it also brings us mud season 🍁🌧️.

If you aren’t muddy after a full day out playing ……..you didn’t play hard enough 🧡.

[Howies Outdoor Play H.O.P @HOPHowies]

Watch out for our local rare albino squirrel spotted this morning @careinspect @playscotland @ScotChildmind @earlyyearsscot @girfec @wlelc @WestLothianCour @STVNews @amytyler01 @lyn_howie @

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@careinspect @playscotland @ScotChildmind @earlyyearsscot @girfec @wlelc @WestLoCollege @Thrive_Outdoors @ELCScotGov

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Anyone else out for their lunch today?
Spring time is just around the corner🌷 @careinspect @playscotland @ScotChildmind @earlyyearsscot @girfec @wlelc

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Winter naps @HOPHowies. One of the greatest benefits to sleeping outdoors is the increased brain activity which allows kids to be happier, have better concentration, and an improved memory. @careinspect @playscotland @ScotChildmind @earlyyearsscot @girfec @wlelc

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I love the job I do.
Therefore I’ll never work a day in my life. Men in childcare @HOP graduation 2022 🧑🏽‍🎓👩🏼‍🎓🧑🏽‍🎓👩🏼‍🎓. Congratulations @careinspect @playscotland @ScotChildmind @earlyyearsscot @girfec @wlelc @Thrive_Outdoors @ELCScotGov @ScotOutdoor @SoniaWa27124863 @suzannezeedyk

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At HOP Firstly we had a very kind donation of a jungle gym which in now located in our wooded area.Our children and staff have worked hard to home grow their own fruit and vegetables and a maze in our field. @careinspect @ScotChildmind @earlyyearsscot @girfec @wlelc @ELCScotGov

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At HOP we continue to make the children’s wish list come to life. Our play tunnel is now installed and will be ready for the children to enjoy very soon. @careinspect @playscotland @ScotChildmind @earlyyearsscot @girfec @wlelc @Thrive_Outdoors @ELCScotGov @ScotOutdoor

[Sonia Watson SCMA @SoniaWa27124863]

West lothian childminders last night concluded their 3rd STEM session, this one taking place outdoors. It was a great evening to explore and try new things. @ScotChildmind @wlelc @WL_STEM

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Last Thursday was a day off from school but it wasn't a day off from learning. This was extremely well engineered. Great team work 👏🏻 @HOPHowies @careinspect @playscotland @ScotChildmind @earlyyearsscot @girfec @wlelc @Thrive_Outdoors @ELCScotGov @ScotOutdoor @WL_STEM

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I need access to a variety of interesting spaces, both indoors and outdoors, filled with open-ended opportunities for me to explore and inquire. #CheerforChildminding 2022 @ScotChildmind @careinspect @playscotland @ScotChildmind @earlyyearsscot @girfec @wlelc @ELCScotGov

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[Howies Outdoor Play H.O.P @HOPHowies]

Charcoal as a resource for learning. We can use it as an artistic tool, stimulation for language,writing tool, demonstrating early math, face paint & making prints. @careinspect @playscotland @ScotChildmind @earlyyearsscot @girfec @wlelc @Thrive_Outdoors @ELCScotGov @ScotOutdoor