Outdoor Creative Writing Course
Overview: The Outdoor Creative Writing Course is designed to inspire young writers by taking storytelling beyond the classroom and into nature. This course equips educators with strategies to use outdoor environments to catalyse creativity, imagination, and rich descriptive writing. By engaging with the natural world, students develop a deeper connection to their surroundings, enhance their vocabulary, and bring their writing to life meaningfully.
Who is it for?
- Primary and Secondary school teachers
- Early Years practitioners
- Teaching assistants
- Literacy coordinators and subject leads
- SEN coordinators
- School leadership teams
Price:
Up to 30 staff.
£500, including VAT. UK Schools can use sports & Pupil Premium.
- 2 Hour Workshop
We are now taking bookings for 25/26 and 27/28. Book a callback.
Email: info@themuddypuddleteachers.co.uk
On-call teacher: 07530645492
Course Objectives:
- Explore how outdoor experiences enhance creative writing skills.
- Learn techniques for using sensory exploration to inspire descriptive writing.
- Develop engaging writing activities that incorporate storytelling, poetry, and narrative structures.
- Use the natural world to encourage deeper thinking and imaginative expression.
- Gain confidence in planning and delivering outdoor writing sessions.
Course Content:
- Introduction to Outdoor Creative Writing
- The impact of nature on creativity and storytelling.
- Using the outdoor environment as a stimulus for writing.
- Descriptive Writing Through Sensory Exploration
- Engaging the senses to build rich, vivid descriptions.
- Using sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste to enhance writing depth.
- Storytelling and Narrative Development Outdoors
- Using outdoor settings to inspire plots and characters.
- Exploring natural storytelling structures through movement and observation.
- Poetry in Nature
- Techniques for using outdoor spaces to create poetry.
- Encouraging creative expression through rhythm, repetition, and metaphor.
- Outdoor Writing Challenges and Journaling
- Encouraging independent and group writing exercises in nature.
- Developing writing fluency through prompts and outdoor stimuli.
- Planning & Implementing Outdoor Writing Lessons
- Structuring effective outdoor creative writing sessions.
- Overcoming challenges and ensuring accessibility for all learners.
Training Formats:
- Fully accredited CPD certification upon completion.
- Tailored training to meet specific school or setting needs.
- Access to lesson plans, writing prompts, and professional guidance.
Benefits of Enrolling:
- Inspire students to write with passion and creativity.
- Use outdoor experiences to strengthen vocabulary and descriptive skills.
- Improve confidence in storytelling, poetry, and written expression.
- Foster a connection between writing, nature, and well-being.
- Gain practical strategies for transforming literacy teaching.
Enrollment & Contact Information: To enroll in the Outdoor Creative Writing Course or request more details, please contact:
Price:
Up to 30 staff.
£500, including VAT. UK Schools can use sports & Pupil Premium.
- 2 Hour Workshop
We are now taking bookings for 25/26 and 27/28. Book a callback.
Email: info@themuddypuddleteachers.co.uk
On-call teacher: 07530645492