Hi Muddy T’s,
Feel free to make these yourselves, but they are also on our site if anyone wants them and 700+ more to save you time 🙂
But HOW do you use them? All of our resources come with idea packs; however, here are some ways to get you started :
Early Years 0-4 yrs
Expressive arts lesson, capturing a moment in nature and describing the colours and shapes you see.
Communication and language, focusing on explaining.
KS1 5-7 years
To identify trees.
Spot signs of spring.
Look closely for habitats.
Looking and identifying clouds.
Art projects focusing on finer details of nature.
KS2 8-11 yrs
Look for colour and texture in nature.
To find symmetry and patterns.
Focus on observational drawing or water colouring to take screenshots of them.
Why do children need to go outside more?
Sadly, children play much less than they used to; according to Save the Children, only one in four children play out regularly on their street. It is believed that the pandemic has also made this worse as children choose to play more alone. It is also believed that children who play less are more likely to have mental health issues.
How can I gain more confidence in this area?
We are teachers who support educators to teach their curriculum outside.
Outdoor learning is an effective teaching tool that can help children of all learner types access their curriculum in a fun and practical ways.
Outdoor learning teacher training
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