scandinavian kindergarten london nature forest play.jpg

There's no such thing as bad weather…

Our quick guide to “play and weather proof” gear for your little explorer.

Come rain, come shine;)

 

We will be outdoors daily and on trip days Wednesdays, regardless of weather.

Play-based learning outdoors is all about being comfortable and prepared, so please bring these recommended items listed below labelled with your child's name.

On sunny days during spring/summer, we kindly ask you to apply a first layer of sunscreen before you drop your child off. We will then reapply as needed throughout the day.

General

  • Water bottles and lunch boxes

  • An ergonomic backpack suitable for being outdoors which your child can carry for longer distances

  • Slippers to wear inside

  • 1-2 underwear

  • 2 cotton socks

  • 1 pair of wellies

  • 1 set rain jacket and pants (sample)

  • 1 pair of comfortable trousers (jogging bottoms or leggings)

  • 1 long sleeved top

  • 1 fleece zip up jacket or sweater

Autumn/Spring

Winter

  • Base layer - thermals or wool (sample)

  • Mid layer - fleece or other warm tracksuit bottoms

  • Top layer - fleece or wool jumper

  • Winter set - jacker and pants or coverall

  • Neck warmer (no scarfs due to increased suffocation risk - sample)

  • Hat and gloves (wool and fleece preferred, but also cotton)

  • 1-2 wool or fleece socks

  • 1 pair of sturdy warm outdoor boots (sample)

    Optional

  • 1 pair of Cherrox (or snow boots)

Summer

  • Sunscreen

  • 1 pair of light trainers

  • 1 t-shirt

  • 1 shorts/skirt/dress

    Optional

  • A sun hat/cap for sunny days

  • 1 cotton sweater

  • 1 pair of sandals

Some brands to consider:

Outdoor clothes: Didrikson, Polarn o Pyret, Bergans, Helly Hansen
Shoes and boots: Superfit, Kavat, Geox, Viking, Kamik, Merrell, Sorel

Online stores to consider:

  • footway.com

  • Lindex.com (for wool etc)

  • Zalando.com

  • Hm.com