Outdoor Phonics Course
Overview: The Outdoor Phonics Course is designed to help educators bring phonics to life through engaging, multi-sensory outdoor learning experiences. By taking phonics beyond the classroom and into nature, this course provides practical strategies to enhance early reading, writing, and communication skills. Using movement, natural materials, and hands-on activities, children develop phonological awareness, letter recognition, and blending skills in a fun, active, and memorable way.
Who is it for?
- Early Years practitioners
- Primary school teachers (EYFS & KS1)
- Teaching assistants
- Literacy coordinators
- SEN coordinators
- Forest school leaders
Course Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of outdoor phonics learning.
- Learn how to use natural resources and outdoor spaces to support phonics development.
- Develop engaging, multi-sensory phonics activities to support different learning styles.
- Build confidence in teaching phonics through movement and play.
- Gain practical strategies to support early reading, blending, and segmenting.
Price:
£250.00. UK Schools can use sports & pupil premium.
Email: info@themuddypuddleteachers.co.uk
On-call teacher: 07530645492
Time:
5 Hour Course
Course Content:
- Introduction to Outdoor Phonics
- The impact of outdoor learning on phonics acquisition.
- Aligning outdoor phonics activities with curriculum expectations.
- Multi-Sensory Phonics Exploration
- Using movement, sound, and tactile experiences to teach phonemes and graphemes.
- Engaging games and activities to reinforce letter recognition and sounds.
- Blending & Segmenting Outdoors
- Active learning strategies to develop early reading skills.
- Phonics scavenger hunts, sound trails, and word-building challenges.
- Using Nature as a Literacy Resource
- Creative ways to use leaves, stones, mud, and other natural materials for phonics.
- Encouraging mark-making and early writing through outdoor exploration.
- Phonics for SEND & Differentiation Strategies
- Supporting diverse learning needs through outdoor phonics.
- Adapting activities for children with speech, language, and communication needs.
- Planning & Delivering Outdoor Phonics Sessions
- Structuring engaging and effective outdoor phonics lessons.
- Overcoming challenges and ensuring accessibility for all learners.
Training Formats:
- Fully accredited CPD certification upon completion.
- Available as in-person or virtual training.
- Tailored training to meet specific school or setting needs.
- Access to lesson plans, activity guides, and ongoing professional support.
Benefits of Enrolling:
- Make phonics learning more interactive, active, and engaging.
- Improve phonological awareness, reading fluency, and writing confidence.
- Foster a love for literacy through play and outdoor exploration.
- Support children of all abilities in their phonics development.
- Gain expert guidance and practical resources to enhance phonics teaching.
Enrollment & Contact Information: To enroll in the Outdoor Phonics Course or request more details, please contact:
Price:
£250.00. UK Schools can use sports & pupil premium.
Email: info@themuddypuddleteachers.co.uk
On-call teacher: 07530645492
Time:
5-Hour Course
Take phonics outdoors and inspire young learners with Outdoor Phonics!
