20 Summer Mud Kitchen Ideas
20 Summer Mud Kitchen Ideas for EYFS and Outdoor Play Looking for fresh summer mud kitchen ideas that will bring your outdoor provision back to life? A mud kitchen can be much more than a place for making the same mud pie every day. With flowers, herbs, water, sand,...
Outdoor Activities for Children Who Do Not Like Going Outside
Some children love being outdoors straight away. They run, climb, collect sticks, jump in puddles and seem instantly happier with more space around them. Other children do not feel like this at all. For some children, going outside can feel overwhelming,...
Outdoor Learning Behaviour EYFS & Primary
Outdoor Learning and Behaviour in EYFS and Primary: How the Outdoors Can Help Children Engage, Regulate and Learn Outdoor learning can be a powerful way to support behaviour in EYFS and primary schools. When children are given space to move, explore, talk, create and...
The Downfall of Phonics and the Uprise of Outdoor Phonics
There was a time when phonics felt alive. Children were singing sounds, doing actions, moving their bodies, laughing, listening, spotting, blending and joining in. Phonics had rhythm. It had joy. It had stories. It had movement. Start now with these 10 Outdoor Phonics...
Why Outdoor Play Isn’t an “Extra” in Early Years—It’s the Missing Piece
By Sarah Seaman PGCE/MA, The Muddy Puddle Teacher There’s something magical that happens when children step outside. The child who struggles to sit still suddenly becomes deeply focused, balancing on logs or digging for worms. The reluctant communicator begins...
The Impact of Outdoor Lessons: Why Taking Learning Outside Works
If you’re exploring outdoor learning and wondering whether it really makes a difference, the answer is clear: 👉 Taking lessons outside has a measurable, lasting impact on how children learn, behave, and feel. This isn’t just about fresh air or a change of scenery....
Why Taking the Curriculum Outdoors Isn’t a Trend—It’s Backed by Research
Outdoor learning is often seen as a “nice extra”—something enriching, engaging, and enjoyable. But the most recent research tells a different story. Taking learning outside—especially in active, movement-based ways—isn’t just beneficial. It’s increasingly being...
Outdoor Learning Case Study: Landywood Primary School
Case Study: Unlocking Active Learning at Landywood Primary School, Great Wyrley As part of our wider work supporting schools to understand what outdoor learning looks like in practice, this case study explores the journey of Landywood Primary School—a school committed...
Case Study: Outdoor Learning at Our Lady’s Catholic School, Dartford
Case Study: Reigniting a Love for Learning at Our Lady’s Catholic School, Dartford As part of our wider work supporting schools to understand what outdoor learning really looks like in practice, this case study highlights the journey of Our Lady’s Catholic...
Early Years Outdoor Training: Join Me at the Sheffield Play Conference
Outdoor learning is at the heart of meaningful early years practice. It supports children’s wellbeing, builds resilience, and creates rich opportunities for exploration and discovery. That’s why I’m so excited to be delivering a workshop focused on early years outdoor...
50 KS2 Outdoor STEM Activities
Outdoor learning is a powerful way to bring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) to life for Key Stage 2 pupils. It encourages curiosity, problem-solving, teamwork, and real-world application of skills—all while...
50 Spring Outdoor Learning Ideas for KS1
Spring is the perfect season to take learning outdoors in Key Stage 1. With flowers blooming, weather warming, and nature coming to life, it’s an ideal time to explore, investigate, and play. These activities support a range of skills including science, literacy,...
50 EYFS Outdoor Activities
50 EYFS Outdoor Play Ideas You Can Do Now Outdoor play is one of the richest ways to support Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) development. It encourages physical growth, creativity, communication, and problem-solving—all while children have fun and connect with...
Outdoor Learning Starter Course for Childminders
Outdoor Learning Starter Course for Childminders Course Summary Build your confidence in taking learning and play outdoors with this practical, flexible course created especially for childminders. Discover how to make the most of your outdoor space, use simple...
Starter Course: Communication and Language Outdoors Early Years
Starter Course: Communication and Language Outdoors in Early Years Course Summary Build your confidence in supporting communication and language through meaningful outdoor play and real-life experiences. This practical starter course will help you use everyday outdoor...
10 Outdoor Maths Activities for EYFS, KS1 & KS2
Outdoor learning and maths are a powerful combination—and with the Muddy Puddle Teacher® approach, it’s easier than ever to take your lessons outside without adding extra planning stress. This guide shares 10 simple, engaging outdoor maths activities for EYFS, KS1,...
A Beginner’s Guide to Outdoor Learning Using the Muddy Puddle Teacher® Approach
Outdoor learning is transforming education across the UK and beyond—and if you’re new to it, getting started can feel overwhelming. The good news? The Muddy Puddle Teacher® approach makes outdoor learning simple, structured, and incredibly effective, and we have...
How The Muddy Puddle Teacher is Leading the UK & Europe with Outdoor Learning
Outdoor learning is no longer a niche approach reserved for forest schools and early years settings—it’s rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern education. At the forefront of this movement stands The Muddy Puddle Teacher, a platform that has transformed how...
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!
Many of you may have turned to us to search for – outdoor learning coronavirus- we can help massively with this and maybe it was time for a change anyway? To sign up and join The Muddy Puddle Teachers head this way.
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