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20 Amazing Outdoor STEM Ideas for Toddlers

by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | Nov 19, 2025 | Outdoor Learning Resources, Toddlers, Understanding The World (Toddlers)

Inspire curiosity, problem-solving and early scientific thinking with this exciting collection of 20 Outdoor STEM Ideas for Toddlers. Designed for children aged 2–4, this resource brings Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths to life through hands-on exploration...

50 Outdoor Messy Play Ideas for Toddlers Using Natural Items

by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | Nov 19, 2025 | Outdoor Learning Resources, Physical Development (Toddlers), Toddlers

Bring learning to life with this inspiring collection of 50 outdoor messy play activities designed especially for toddlers aged 2–4, using only natural materials. Perfect for nurseries, early years practitioners, forest school leaders and nature-loving families, this...

50 Outdoor Messy Play Ideas for Babies Using Natural Items

by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | Nov 19, 2025 | Babies, Outdoor Learning Resources, Sensory

Give babies the freedom to explore, discover and delight in the natural world with this beautifully crafted collection of 50 outdoor messy play ideas, designed exclusively for babies using only natural resources. This resource is perfect for nurseries, childminders,...

50 Outdoor Learning Activities for Toddlers Using Only Natural Items

by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | Nov 19, 2025 | Communication and Language (Toddlers), Outdoor Learning Resources, Toddlers

Ignite curiosity, creativity and confident exploration with this inspiring collection of 50 outdoor learning activities designed especially for toddlers aged 2–4. Using only natural materials, this resource helps children learn through hands-on discovery—without the...

50 Outdoor Learning Activities for Babies Using Only Natural Items

by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | Nov 19, 2025 | Babies, Fine and Gross Motor Skills (Babies), Outdoor Learning Resources

Introduce babies to the wonder of the natural world with this beautifully designed activity guide, offering 50 developmentally appropriate outdoor learning experiences using only natural materials. Created for early years practitioners, forest school leaders and...

The Research Around Outdoor Learning (CPD Handout)

by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | Nov 19, 2025 | CPD, Outdoor Learning Resources

Equip your staff team with clear, accessible and up-to-date evidence on the powerful impact of outdoor learning. This professionally designed CPD handout summarises the research on outdoor learning and why it is essential for high-quality education today. Grounded in...

CPD Handout: What Scandinavian Countries Do to Support SEND Children

by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | Nov 14, 2025 | CPD, Outdoor Learning Resources

Inspire, model and strengthen your SEND principles using proven Scandinavian approaches Transform the way your school or setting understands and supports SEND learners with this concise, research-informed CPD handout. Drawing on the highly respected education...

Forest School Story-Linked Lesson Ideas

by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | Sep 17, 2025 | Forest School, Outdoor Learning Resources

Turn storytime into an adventure with our 50 Forest School Story-Linked Lesson Ideas — a must-have resource for teachers, forest school leaders, and early years practitioners who want to make literacy active and engaging. Each idea links a classic, copyright-free...

Whirlpool Lesson Ideas – SEND Pack

by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | Sep 15, 2025 | Outdoor Learning Resources, Outdoor Learning Special Needs Resources, Topics (Toddlers)

Transform water play into a learning adventure with our Whirlpool Lesson Pack for SEND – designed to inspire curiosity and sensory exploration in preschool and early years children. Using the Muddy Puddle Teacher approach, this pack guides educators and parents to...

Tornado Lesson Pack for SEND

by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | Sep 15, 2025 | Outdoor Learning Resources, Outdoor Learning Special Needs Resources, Toddlers, Topics (Toddlers)

Ignite curiosity and calm big feelings with our Tornado Lesson Pack for SEND Preschoolers — a playful, sensory-rich way to explore the science of storms. Created with the Muddy Puddle Teacher approach, this pack helps children turn their fascination with tornadoes...

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20 Amazing Outdoor STEM Ideas for Toddlers

50 Outdoor Messy Play Ideas for Toddlers Using Natural Items

50 Outdoor Messy Play Ideas for Babies Using Natural Items

50 Outdoor Learning Activities for Toddlers Using Only Natural Items

50 Outdoor Learning Activities for Babies Using Only Natural Items

The Research Around Outdoor Learning (CPD Handout)

CPD Handout: What Scandinavian Countries Do to Support SEND Children

Forest School Story-Linked Lesson Ideas

Whirlpool Lesson Ideas – SEND Pack

Tornado Lesson Pack for SEND

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