The Outdoor Classroom!
Embracing the Outdoor Classroom: Practical Ideas and Benefits The concept of the outdoor classroom has gained significant traction in recent years, as educators and researchers recognize the myriad benefits of taking learning beyond the traditional indoor setting. By...
The Power of Muddy Puddles!
The Power of Muddy Puddles: Embracing Nature’s Playground Muddy puddles are a delightful part of nature that often brings joy to children and adults alike. Beyond the simple fun of splashing in puddles, they offer numerous educational, physical, and emotional...
Exploring Outdoor Learning Jobs
Exploring Outdoor Learning Jobs: Opportunities and Resources Outdoor learning is an exciting and growing field that offers a variety of job opportunities for educators, nature enthusiasts, and professionals who love working in natural settings. Whether you're...
Outdoor Learning and Nature Activities for Kids
Outdoor Learning and Nature Activities for Kids Outdoor learning and nature activities are essential components of a well-rounded education. They provide children with opportunities to explore, discover, and learn in a dynamic environment, fostering both physical and...
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
Outdoor Learning for Early Years: A Guide to Nature-Based Education Outdoor learning is an invaluable part of early childhood education, offering numerous benefits that foster holistic development. This guide explores the advantages of outdoor learning, practical...
Forces and Magnets Year 3
Teaching Year 6 Magnets and Forces Outside Using the Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach Teaching science concepts like magnets and forces can be incredibly engaging when taken outdoors. The Muddy Puddle Teacher approach emphasizes outdoor, play-based, and child-led...
Top 10 Montessori Outdoor Ideas
Top 10 Montessori Outdoor Ideas Using The Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach Combining the principles of Montessori education with The Muddy Puddle Teacher (MPT) approach creates a powerful method for engaging children in outdoor learning. Here are the top ten Montessori...
Outdoor Rainbow Activities with The Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach
Outdoor Rainbow Activities with The Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach Summer is here, and what better way to celebrate than by diving into the colourful world of outdoor rainbow activities? Inspired by The Muddy Puddle Teacher approach, these activities focus on...
20 Epic Outdoor Messy Play Ideas for Early Years
20 Epic Outdoor Messy Play Ideas for Early Years Mud Kitchen Create a dedicated mud kitchen area with old pots, pans, and utensils. Encourage children to mix mud, water, and natural materials to "cook" various dishes. Link: The Imagination Tree - Mud Kitchens Nature...
Unlocking the power of Outdoor Learning
Unlocking the Power of Outdoor Learning Outdoor learning is revolutionizing education by taking students beyond the confines of traditional classrooms. This dynamic approach leverages natural environments to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Here, we...
Fire Lighting Safety Advice
Fire Lighting Safety Advice Lighting a fire can take time and confidence. If you have plenty of both, engage the pupils in finding kindling and dry branches for your pyramid of sticks. How to start a quick fire: Use a fire pit or secure a suitable and safe area at...
Climbing Trees Safety Advice
Tree Climbing Safety for Risk Assessments Firstly, ensure you carefully select a suitable tree that fits with your insurance criteria -look at the conditions and strength of the branches. If you’re unsure, contact a local woodland society or charity, as they are...
Blog: How to use Muddy Frames
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...
Blog: Bug Magnifying Glass
Hi Muddy T's, I present to you the mini-beast magnifying glass! These are on our site, BTW, but you can make your own! We save you time 🙂 But what is the learning behind them? Listening and understnding. There are several steps to this activity. The children have...
Blog: The Learning behind tree faces
Hi Muddy T's, You may look at this and think the Gruffalo is having a bad hair day! 😂 Some of you may be thinking it looks like a mess. It is, in fact, King Charles, however, and whatever it may be, the learning is very much present. Take a look at how cross-curricula...
Is Forest School or Outdoor Learning what you need?
Is Forest School or Outdoor Learning what you need? Before we start to compare the differences between Forest School and Outdoor Learning, let's define them first. I will not reference the Forest School Association or any other body that tries to regulate the Forest...
5 Ideas to have an Outdoor Christmas
Sustainable Christmas Trees - Put a Christmas Tree Outdoors and decorate it with sustainable and natural decorations. Such as dried oranges, leaf snowmen and reindeer corks. Use a range of natural items already out there and upcycled materials too. Idea packs on the...
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.
To sign up and join The Muddy Puddle Teachers head this way.