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Outdoor Learning Made Easy

KS1 Outdoor Learning Training

Do something your future self will thank you for!

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Join an online course and start your new and exciting career path. 

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Nature Christmas Craft Activities Using Tools at Forest School

by | 30 November 2025 | Forest School, Outdoor Learning Resources | 0 Comments

Enhance your festive Forest School sessions with our Nature Christmas Craft Activities Using Tools – a carefully designed resource packed with creative, age-appropriate ideas for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. This guide supports Forest School leaders and outdoor educators in...
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20 Christmas Cooking Ideas for the Fire at Forest School

by | 30 November 2025 | Forest School, Outdoor Learning Resources | 0 Comments

Bring festive warmth and excitement to your outdoor sessions with our 20 Christmas Cooking Ideas for the Fire at Forest School. This practical and easy-to-follow pack gives Forest School leaders, Early Years practitioners and outdoor educators a rich selection of...
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Tips for Practitioners Who Don’t Want Full Forest School Training but Do Want Fire Safety Training

by | 30 November 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

Not everyone wants or needs the full Forest School qualification—especially if your primary goal is to run safe, enjoyable fire sessions outdoors. Many settings only want to introduce fire as an occasional activity, rather than run a full Forest School...
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Forest School Christmas Activity Pack

by | 29 November 2025 | All Outdoor Learning Resources, Forest School, Outdoor Learning Resources | 0 Comments

Bring the magic of Christmas into your outdoor learning with the Forest School Christmas Activity Pack. Designed for Early Years and KS1 practitioners, this pack offers a collection of festive, nature-based activities that inspire creativity, curiosity, and meaningful...
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Forest School Christmas Activity Ideas

by | 29 November 2025 | All Outdoor Learning Resources | 0 Comments

A collection of festive, nature-based outdoor activities inspired by Forest School principles. Ideal for Early Years and KS1 practitioners. 🎄 1. Natural Christmas Decorations Use fallen natural materials to create environmentally friendly festive decorations....
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Outdoor Maths Ideas for Forest School: A Practical Guide for Early Years Practitioners

by | 29 November 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

Outdoor learning is an incredibly powerful approach for helping children understand mathematical concepts in real, meaningful ways. When combined with the Forest School ethos—child-led exploration, hands-on discovery, and nature-based challenges—maths becomes...
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Winter Forest School Activities: Outdoor Learning Ideas for Early Years (Plus Cold Weather Safety)

by | 29 November 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

Winter is a truly magical season for Forest School. Frosty mornings, shimmering ice, animal tracks in the mud, and crisp winter air offer children unique learning opportunities that can’t be recreated indoors. Contrary to the idea that winter limits outdoor learning,...
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Autumn Forest School Activities: Seasonal Ideas for Early Years Practitioners

by | 29 November 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

Autumn is one of the most inspiring seasons for Forest School. As the leaves change colour, the air turns crisp, and wildlife prepares for winter, children have countless opportunities to explore nature’s transformation. Autumn Forest School activities tap into the...
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Summer Forest School Activities: Inspiring Ideas for Early Years Practitioners

by | 29 November 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

Summer is a magical time for Forest School. With long days, warm sunshine, and abundant natural resources, children have endless opportunities to learn through exploration and play. Forest School in summer is vibrant, sensory, and full of discovery—from buzzing...
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Spring Forest School Activities: Fresh Ideas for Early Years Practitioners

by | 29 November 2025 | Blog | 0 Comments

Spring is one of the best seasons for Forest School. As the weather warms and nature reawakens, children have endless opportunities to explore changes outdoors—buds opening, insects returning, birds nesting, and plants growing. For Early Years Practitioners, spring...
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