Bring a classic fairy tale to life with this magical collection of 20 Cinderella Outdoor Learning Activities, designed especially for Year 1 but easily adaptable for Reception and KS1. This enchanting resource transforms the much-loved story of Cinderella into hands-on outdoor learning experiences that support literacy, science, maths, creativity, teamwork and physical development.
Children step into the world of Cinderella as they build pumpkin carriages from natural materials, create magical woodland ballrooms, design nature slippers, hunt for characters outdoors, explore the science behind pumpkins, measure “royal steps,” and solve challenges to find the missing slipper. These activities blend storytelling with outdoor exploration, encouraging imagination, problem-solving and active learning.
Every activity is linked to key curriculum skills in speaking and listening, storytelling, materials investigation, measurement, teamwork and gross motor development. The outdoor environment becomes a natural extension of the classroom—supporting language, creativity and curiosity while offering plenty of movement and sensory engagement.
What’s Inside
20 engaging Cinderella-themed outdoor activities
Cross-curricular links including literacy, science, maths and PE
Activities using natural materials to encourage creativity and discovery
Movement-rich, imaginative challenges perfect for outdoor spaces
Ideas suitable for forest school, outdoor classrooms and playground learning
Perfect For
Year 1 teachers and KS1 practitioners
Outdoor learning and forest school sessions
Literacy/story-linked learning
Home educators and themed learning days
Anyone wanting to make fairy tales active, immersive and magical
Turn your outdoor space into Cinderella’s world and watch children learn through story, imagination and real-world exploration.
