KS1 Outdoors
Time to nurture life long learners
Summer Nature Journal (Summer Holidays)
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 28 July 2024 | Resources | 0 Comments
The Muddy Nature Journal, offered by The Muddy Puddle Teacher, is a downloadable resource designed to engage families in outdoor activities. This summer edition includes various nature-based activities such as scavenger hunts for petals, leaves, plants, and bugs, as...
What is an Outdoor Teacher?
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 28 July 2024 | Ask Us | 0 Comments
What is an Outdoor Teacher? In recent years, outdoor education has gained significant momentum, redefining the boundaries of traditional classroom settings. As an outdoor teacher, you are at the forefront of this educational revolution, fostering a deeper connection...
8 Outdoor London Bridge Ideas
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 28 July 2024 | History, KS1 demonstration videos | 0 Comments
This lesson plan offers a comprehensive and interactive approach to teaching children about the London Bridge. It includes outdoor activities like recreating the bridge’s timeline, enacting historical events, and constructing their version of the bridge. It also...
My Schools World Eco Project
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 25 July 2024 | Resources | 0 Comments
This lesson plan introduces a comprehensive Recycling and Composting Program to reduce waste and promote sustainable practices within the school community. The project involves: Recycling: Implementing a recycling initiative that educates students on the importance of...
10 Nest Activities
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 25 July 2024 | Resources | 0 Comments
This lesson plan offers a unique and engaging approach to outdoor learning, focusing on ‘nests’. It includes ten hands-on activities designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature in students. From observing actual bird nests and constructing their...
Going Outdoor – 20 Activities for Parents this Summer
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 25 July 2024 | Resources | 0 Comments
This lesson plan is designed to encourage parents to engage their children in outdoor activities during the summer. It lists 20 diverse activities that combine fun, learning, and physical exercise. The activities range from nature scavenger hunts and gardening to star...
5 Nature Art Activities KS2
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 9 July 2024 | Art (LKS2), Art (UKS2), LKS2, Resources, UKS2 | 0 Comments
5 Nature Art Activities KS2 Creativity and Imagination: Outdoors provides a stimulating environment for children to unleash creativity. Whether chalk drawings on concrete patches or leaf printing, the natural world inspires imaginative artwork. These activities...
5 Forest School Games
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 9 July 2024 | Forest School | 0 Comments
5 Forest School Games: Learning Through Play Forest School is a unique educational approach that offers children the opportunity to succeed and develop confidence through hands-on learning in a woodland environment. One of the critical aspects of 5 Forest School is...
What is Forest School?
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 9 July 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments
What is Forest School? Forest School is a transformative approach to education that takes students beyond the confines of the traditional classroom and into the natural world. This dynamic method of teaching and learning leverages the power of nature to create...
The Best Books for Outdoor Learning
by The Muddy Puddle Teacher | 9 July 2024 | Blog | 0 Comments
The Best Books for Outdoor Learning Outdoor learning is a transformative approach to education that takes students beyond the confines of the traditional classroom and into the natural world. This dynamic method of teaching and learning leverages the power of nature...