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“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”
Inspirer of the Outdoors- John Muir
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We provide curriculum-linked outdoor learning training and resources specifically for Schools, Nurseries & Pre-Schools
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Teachers | TA’s | LSA’s | Early Years Educators
Complete our formal training route, we have one route because it works!
Primary Schools | Pre-Schools | International Schools |Special Needs Schools | Nurseries
Simply work through the levels we have a 100% success rate.
Some of our Schools are 3 years in now and blissfully still teaching outside!
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Outdoor Learning Training Programme to Success
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Stage 5 – Muddy Puddle Teacher® Coordinators Course
Leading with Whole School Training and Development
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Stage 6 – Muddy Puddle Teacher® School Accreditation of Excellence Award
Whole School Award of Outdoor Excellence
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Whole School Outdoor Learning Training for Teachers
INSET days | Online Training | Zoom Twilights | Full day Training | Half Day Training | Consultation
Stubbin Wood SEND School
Derbyshire – March 2022
This fantastic school chose to have our award-winning trainer and owner Sarah Seaman in for an INSET day training the whole school.
Another 40 Muddy Puddle Trained Teachers in the World!
Westfield Primary School
Warrington – Completed January 2022 – York
This incredible team chose a Whole School Gold Account and did their training online over a year!
Another 30 Muddy Puddle Teachers out there!
Best Pre-School International
Romania – Accredited May 2022
Headteacher Sarah has been a pleasure to work with and she & her teacher’s commitments have been outstanding and inspiring to work with.
Another 15 Muddy Puddle Early Years educators out there in Romania! Well done!
600+ Innovative Out-of-the-Classroom Resources🍃
Babies | Tots | EYFS | KS1 |KS2 | SEND
Lesson Plans | Schemes of Work | Idea Packs | Presentations | Outdoor eBooks
From Muddy Phonics, to Muddy Multiplication to Worry Leaves and Muddy Yoga!
Pond Dipping Identification Sheet ( Differentiated) KS1
Use this Pond Dipping Identification Sheet to give your Science the hands on expereince children need to put their...
Muddy Lanyard Challenges (Art Outdoor Continuous Provision)
Use Muddy Lanyard Challenges as part of your continuous provision to help give the children some guidance as they play...
Muddy Lanyard Challenges – 2D and 3D shapes
The Muddy Puddle Teachers are all over these Muddy Lanyard Challenges - 2D and 3D shapes, you need some too! A new...
Phase 5 phonics sounds in letters
What do our teachers love about our Muddy Phonics lessons? The kids love i. ! Does not feel like learning when you...
Phase 3 Phonics Sounds in Leaves
Use Phase 3 Phonics Sounds in Leaves to add some guided phonics in your tuff spots or alternatively use it as an...
Muddy Lanyard Challenges Doubles to 20
Our Muddy Lanyard Challenges Doubles to 20 are a big favourite used as a stand-alone lesson, extension activity or for...
Capital Letters using Leaves (Flashcard)
Use Capital Letters using Leaves (Flashcard) on tuff spots with leaves so that children can make letters while using...
Subitising Numbers 0-10 (Nature Posters) (Flashcard)
Use Subitising Numbers 0-10 (Nature Posters) to gather up loose parts play that will encourage children to add nature...
Muddy Lanyard Challenges Numbers 1- 20
Our much-loved Muddy Lanyard Challenges are very popular and a versatile tool to use outdoors, give direction and in...
Numbers in Leaves (Tuff Spot/Display)
This versatile resource is going to save you time and improve the quality of your outdoor provision. Use on tuff spots...
Numbers in Leaves (Tuff Spot/Display)
Time to make early years outdoors a little easier for yourself? These cards are great to give direction for tuff...
Capital Letters in Rocks
Capital Letters in Rocks this a great nature-based poster set to display in the continuous provision or you could use...
Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy DfE 🍃
In April 2022 the Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy was released by the DfE outlining the requirements and steps schools now need to be making towards educating and using more sustainable methods
Curriculum-linked Outdoor Learning Training & Resources🌳
Ben Faulks, author, actor and co-creator of CBeebies Mr Bloom
‘ The Muddy Puddle Teacher is a FANTASTIC RESOURCE for anyone who’s looking to engage with the NATURAL WOLRD’
Kathy Brodie, presenter, Early Years TV
A fantastic addition…whether you’re a fully committed Muddy Puddle Teacher or if you’re only just dipping your toe in the water’
Jess Gosling, International Teacher & Author
‘ I found it very, ver useful…we don’t have much space and I loved how you use what’s in the environment’
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Your trainer is Award-winning teacher Sarah Seaman
Your trainer is on the BBC each week
- Sarah features weekly on BBC Radio Sheffield every Saturday 12:15 with the lovely Becky Measures
- Award-Winning Podcast from June O’Sullivan MBE, to the Incredible Author Greg Botterill
Sarah Next Events
- Childcare Expo Bradford 17th June 2022. Tickets are free, BUY HERE
- Education Festival 7th July 2022 Buy Tickets here
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Enrol onto our courses
Go for a Gold Account and enrol onto our courses to gain confidence and to become an official Muddy Puddle Teacher! From official outdoor learning training to Science outdoor lead and our new eco awards. You name it we will help you take it outdoors.
Use our 600 + lesson plans & resources
Let us save you time! Pick up a device, go outside and teach. You can browse and download all Muddy outdoor learning resources and Outdoor eBooks right on your phone or iPad
Use our Schemes of Work
Teach whole units using our Outdoor Schemes of Work to confidently take full units outdoors with nature. We are all teachers here too and we want to make life easier for you. So let us!
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£199.99 Per Year
- 24/7 Teacher Support
- Official Muddy Puddle Teacher Training ®
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- Cater for all budgets
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Come along to one of our Muddy Events and see us in action 🐞
Meet Sarah in person and attend some of our events/conferences and book signings all around the UK🍀
Schools & Nurseries you can also book Sarah in for Outdoor Learning INSET days and Twilights please get in touch to know prices and how we can tailor packages to your needs.
Muddy Maths Boot Camp Workshop
- 14th June 2022- Muddy Maths Boot Camp (Early Years) – Matlock Derbyshire – Matlock Farm Park 10 am-12 pm
Muddy Fine and Gross Motor Workshop
- 17th June 2022 -Muddy Fine and Gross Motor Skills Workshop (Early Years) – Bradford – FREE EVENT
Early Years Buy the Book ?
‘A fantastic addition to every bookshelf’ – Kathy Brodie, Host and founder of Early Years TV, @kathybrodie
The Muddy Puddle Teacher gives you everything you need to create an engaging, active and inclusive outdoor curriculum for your Early Years setting.
Based on the well-loved Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach and following the Three Muddy M’s – mother nature, mental health and getting more kids moving – this handbook is jam-packed with simple outdoor activities for every season. There are step-by-step instructions and full-colour photographs to demonstrate the activities. Whether you’re a forest school enthusiast or just getting started in taking your teaching outside, there are plenty of inspiring ideas to benefit children and save you hours of preparation time.
If you are going to be anything be any type of teacher be a lovely Muddy one! 🌿
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The Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach was created in 2018 by Teacher Sarah Seaman. Our incredible outdoor learning methods use only natural and upcycled resources while linking to all areas of the EYFS and NC.
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