Ways to Improve Outdoor Play Spaces
Outdoor early years settings are becoming increasingly popular as educators and parents recognize the immense benefits of learning through nature. These environments allow children to explore, play, and learn in a way that supports their development holistically. From...
10 Gunpowder Plot Ideas (Outdoors)
10 Gunpowder Plot Activity Ideas with the Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach Bring the history of the Gunpowder Plot to life outdoors with engaging, sensory activities that use the Muddy Puddle Teacher (MPT) approach. This method combines active learning with nature-based...
What is Forest School?
What is Forest School? Forest School is a transformative approach to education that takes students beyond the confines of the traditional classroom and into the natural world. This dynamic method of teaching and learning leverages the power of nature to create...
The Best Books for Outdoor Learning
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Government Policy on Outdoor Learning
Government Policy on Outdoor Learning: A Pathway to Holistic Education Outdoor learning is a transformative approach to education that takes students beyond the confines of the traditional classroom and into the natural world. This dynamic method of teaching and...
Outdoor Learning Theory
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Why is Outdoor Learning Important?
Why is Outdoor Learning Important? Outdoor learning is a powerful educational tool that has gained significant traction recently. It offers many benefits, from enhancing student engagement and academic outcomes to promoting physical and mental well-being. Enhanced...
The Top 5 Benefits of Outdoor Learning in Primary Schools
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Outdoor Learning Events 2024/25
List of Outdoor Learning Events Outdoor Classroom Day Description: A global campaign to celebrate and inspire outdoor learning and play. Website: Outdoor Classroom Day Great British Beach Clean Description: An annual event where thousands of people clean up beaches...
Top 30 Outdoor Learning Ideas
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50 Top Outdoor Learning Activities
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The Outdoor Classroom!
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The Power of Muddy Puddles!
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Exploring Outdoor Learning Jobs
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Outdoor Learning and Nature Activities for Kids
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What is Outdoor Learning?
What is Outdoor Learning? Outdoor learning is an educational approach that takes students outside the traditional classroom environment to engage with nature and the outdoors. This method of learning not only enhances students' academic skills but also promotes...
Outdoor Learning for Early Years: A Guide to Nature-Based Education
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Forces and Magnets Year 3
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Outdoor learning training
The Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach has everything you need to be a successful outdoor practitioner.
So what exactly does that look like?
- We save you time by training you to use only natural and recycled materials. This way there is little to no prep or clear away. To view our training head this way.
- There is nothing more to be bought once you are trained on our approach.
- You are going to save your school money because this approach is infectious. You will start looking at your waste inside the classroom too! The institute for outdoor learning uk have some great articles on this.
- We connect you with like-minded people, we want you to know you are understood and appreciated with us and know that there are others around you just the same.
- As well as inspiring you, training you, supporting you. We also provide you with hundreds of pick up resources that will give you ideas to take your learning outside. No worksheets allowed!
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