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Leading with Outdoor Learning and Outdoor Play

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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Whole School & Nursery Options

Are you looking to train your whole school or nursery? Let us connect you with a teacher who can help. 

KS2 Rivers Lesson Ideas Pack

by | 6 October 2026 | Geography (UKS2), Outdoor Learning Resources, UKS2 | 0 Comments

Looking for practical ways to teach rivers outdoors? The KS2 Rivers Outdoor Learning Ideas Pack helps you bring geography to life through movement, discussion and simple, reusable resources. Support children to explore river features, use geographical...
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Ideas to Plant in Autumn for Early Years

by | 30 September 2026 | Babies, Outdoor Learning Resources, Reception, Sensory, Toddlers, Understanding The World (Reception), Understanding The World (Toddlers) | 0 Comments

Autumn Planting Ideas for Early Years Outdoors Looking for simple autumn planting ideas for early years outdoors? Autumn is a brilliant time to help young children experience growing, seasonal change and caring for living things. Whether you have a large outdoor...
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Early Years Autumn Art – Texture Tiles

by | 30 September 2026 | Expressive Arts and Design (reception), Outdoor Learning Resources, Reception | 0 Comments

Autumn Art for Early Years Outdoors Looking for simple autumn art ideas for early years outdoors? Autumn is one of the best times of year to take creative learning outside. Leaves, bark, seed heads, conkers, acorns and changing seasonal textures give children...
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EYFS Autumn Art – Leaf Clay Bowls

by | 29 September 2026 | Expressive Arts and Design (Toddlers), Outdoor Learning Resources, Toddlers | 0 Comments

Easy Autumn Leaf Clay Bowls for EYFS Looking for a simple EYFS autumn art activity using leaves and clay? Leaf clay tiles are an easy, hands-on way for Nursery and Reception children to explore pattern, texture, shape and natural materials. Children press...
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EYFS Autumn Art – Conker Creatures

by | 29 September 2026 | Expressive Arts and Design (reception), Outdoor Learning Resources, Reception | 0 Comments

Easy Conker Creatures for EYFS Looking for a simple EYFS autumn art activity using conkers? Conker creatures are a lovely way to combine clay, natural loose parts and imaginative play. Children use small pieces of clay to join conkers, acorns, sticks, leaves...
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EYFS Autumn Art – Clay Pumpkins

by | 29 September 2026 | Expressive Arts and Design (reception), Outdoor Learning Resources, Reception | 0 Comments

Simple Clay Pumpkin Art for EYFS Looking for an easy autumn art activity for EYFS? These simple clay pumpkins are a lovely hands-on activity for Nursery and Reception children. Children roll and shape clay, use sticks to create pumpkin grooves and add...
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FREE: Outdoor Place Value Activities for EYFS, KS1 and KS2

by | 27 September 2026 | Magazine, Outdoor Learning Resources | 0 Comments

Outdoor place value activities can help children understand something that often feels incredibly abstract when it is presented only on paper. A child may be able to complete a place value worksheet, partition a number or tell you which digit sits in the tens column,...
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Strategic Outdoor Learning Map

by | 24 September 2026 | Outdoor Learning Resources | 0 Comments

Introducing outdoor learning across a whole school does not need to mean creating another initiative, another action plan or another pile of paperwork. Our Strategic Outdoor Learning Map has been designed to help school leaders, outdoor learning coordinators...
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School Sustainability Audit

by | 24 September 2026 | Outdoor Learning Resources | 0 Comments

Looking for a simple School Sustainability Audit that helps staff reflect on what is already working and where your school could improve? The Muddy Puddle Teacher® Sustainability Audit has been created to help schools look honestly and practically at sustainability...
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Outdoor Learning Observation and Coaching Form

by | 24 September 2026 | Outdoor Learning Resources | 0 Comments

Looking for an Outdoor Learning Observation and Coaching Form that feels supportive rather than judgemental? Our Muddy Puddle Teacher® Outdoor Learning Observation and Coaching Form has been created for schools that want to develop outdoor teaching through...
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