Outdoor Phonics: Muddy Phonics
Overview: The Muddy Phonics course is designed to bring phonics to life through engaging outdoor learning experiences. By taking phonics beyond the classroom and into nature, this course equips educators with innovative, multi-sensory strategies to develop early reading and writing skills in a fun, active, and memorable way. Children develop phonological awareness, letter recognition, and blending skills using natural materials and movement-based activities while fostering a love for literacy.
Who is it for?
- Early Years practitioners
- Primary school teachers (EYFS & KS1)
- Teaching assistants
- SEN coordinators
- Literacy coordinators
- Forest school leaders
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:
- Understand the benefits of outdoor phonics learning.
- Learn how to use natural resources and outdoor spaces to support phonics development.
- Develop engaging, multi-sensory phonics activities to support different learning styles.
- Build confidence in teaching phonics through movement and play.
- Gain practical strategies to support early reading, blending, and segmenting.
Course Content:
- Introduction to Outdoor Phonics
- How outdoor learning enhances phonics acquisition.
- Aligning outdoor phonics activities with curriculum expectations.
- Multi-Sensory Phonics Exploration
- Using movement, sound, and tactile experiences to teach phonemes and graphemes.
- Engaging games and activities to reinforce letter recognition and sounds.
- Blending & Segmenting Outdoors
- Active learning strategies to develop early reading skills.
- Phonics scavenger hunts, sound trails, and word-building challenges.
- Using Nature as a Literacy Resource
- Creative ways to use leaves, stones, mud, and other natural materials for phonics.
- Encouraging mark-making and early writing through outdoor exploration.
- Phonics for SEN & Differentiation Strategies
- Supporting diverse learning needs through outdoor phonics.
- Adapting activities for children with speech, language, and communication needs.
- Planning & Delivering Outdoor Phonics Sessions
- Structuring engaging and effective outdoor phonics lessons.
- Overcoming challenges and ensuring accessibility for all learners.
Training Formats:
- Fully accredited CPD certification upon completion.
- Available as in-person or virtual training.
- Tailored training to meet specific school or setting needs.
- Access to lesson plans, activity guides, and ongoing professional support.
Benefits of Enrolling:
- Make phonics learning more interactive, active, and engaging.
- Improve phonological awareness, reading fluency, and writing confidence.
- Foster a love for literacy through play and outdoor exploration.
- Support children of all abilities in their phonics development.
- Gain expert guidance and practical resources to enhance phonics teaching.
Enrollment & Contact Information: To enrol in the Muddy Phonics 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
Take phonics outdoors and inspire young learners with Muddy Phonics!