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Outdoor Learning KS2: STEM Flight
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 12 May 2026 | Science (UKS2), UKS2 | 0 Comments
Outdoor Learning KS2: STEM Flight – Muddy Learning Pack (P5) Take your KS2 STEM topic: Flight beyond the classroom with our Outdoor Learning Flight Pack, designed using The Muddy Puddle Teacher approach. This ready-to-use resource helps children explore the science of...
Outdoor Play: Let’s play Superheroes (Lanyards)
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 11 May 2026 | Outdoor Play, Outdoor Play | 0 Comments
Superhero Play Prompt Lanyard – Outdoor Learning Through Imaginative Play Bring imagination to life with our Superhero Play Prompt Lanyard, part of our Let’s Play Outdoor range. Designed for early years outdoor learning, this lanyard is packed with simple, engaging...
What is Exploration Play Outdoors?
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 11 May 2026 | Outdoor Learning Questions (Ask Us) | 0 Comments
What Is Exploration Play Outdoors? A Guide for Outdoor Play EYFS Exploration play outdoors is at the heart of effective outdoor play in EYFS. It is how children make sense of the world — through curiosity, discovery, and hands-on experiences. When children are given...
The Impact of Outdoor Lessons: Why Taking Learning Outside Works
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 27 April 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments
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
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 27 April 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments
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
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 26 April 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments
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
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 26 April 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments
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
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 26 April 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments
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
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 23 April 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments
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
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 23 April 2026 | Blog | 0 Comments
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,...