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Outdoor Lesson Plans
Outdoor lesson plans provide teachers with structured, practical ways to take learning beyond the classroom. By delivering lessons outdoors, children can engage in hands-on experiences that support understanding, creativity and wellbeing across the curriculum.
On this page, you’ll find a wide range of outdoor learning lesson plan ideas for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. These lessons are designed to be easy to deliver, curriculum-linked and engaging for all learners.
Why Use Outdoor Lesson Plans?
Outdoor lesson plans help teachers deliver meaningful learning experiences in a practical and engaging way. They allow children to explore concepts through real-world experiences, making learning more memorable and effective.
Using structured lesson plans also helps reduce planning time while ensuring learning objectives are clearly met.
Outdoor Maths Lesson Plans
Outdoor maths lessons help children develop key skills such as number, measurement and problem-solving through hands-on activities.
These lessons encourage children to apply maths in real-life contexts, making learning more meaningful.
Explore outdoor maths lesson plans here:
One More One Less – Outdoor Maths
Take maths learning beyond the classroom with our One More, One Less Outdoor Worksheet, designed to help children explore early number concepts through hands-on, nature-based experiences. This engaging resource encourages children to use natural materials such as...
2D Outdoor Hunt – Bundle
Our EYFS Shape Hunt Bundle is a collection of engaging outdoor worksheets designed to help young children explore and recognise key 2D shapes in the world around them. Including circle, triangle, square, and rectangle hunt sheets, this bundle encourages children to...
2D Nature Hunt – Rectangles
Our EYFS Rectangle Hunt Outdoor Worksheet is a fun and engaging resource designed to help young children recognise and explore rectangles in their everyday environment. Children are encouraged to search for rectangular shapes outdoors—such as doors, windows, benches,...
Outdoor English & Phonics Lesson Plans
Outdoor English lesson plans support reading, writing and communication skills through engaging, creative activities.
Taking phonics and literacy outdoors can boost confidence and encourage reluctant learners to engage more fully. Looking for wellbeing resources? Read our blog post on wellbeing and mental health for children.
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Year Six Big Write Ideas Outdoors
Support your Year Six pupils with Year Six Big Write Ideas Outdoors powerful, engaging writing experiences that begin outdoors and lead to thoughtful, high-quality written work.Year Six Big Write Ideas Outdoors provides teachers with eight ready-to-use outdoor...
Year Five Big Write Ideas Outdoors
Use Year Five Big Write Ideas Outdoors to give your Year Five pupils a deeper, more meaningful writing experience with this collection of outdoor learning Big Write activities.Year Five Big Write Ideas Outdoors provides teachers with engaging, ready-to-use writing...
8 Year Four Big Write Ideas Outdoors
Bring new energy and purpose with these 8 Year Four Big Write Ideas Outdoors for writing lessons with this collection of creative outdoor learning Big Write activities.8 Year Four Big Write Ideas Outdoors provides ready-to-use, imaginative writing prompts that take...
Outdoor Science Lesson Plans
Outdoor science lessons allow children to explore the natural world through investigation and enquiry. These lesson plans support topics such as habitats, materials and seasonal change.
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Outdoor Learning KS2: STEM Flight
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...
10 Egg Themed STEM Ideas for Primary
Outdoor learning activities to inspire curious minds Outdoor learning in primary schools is one of the most powerful ways to bring STEM to life. Taking lessons beyond the classroom helps children explore, question, and experiment in real-world environments—and what...
Superheroes KS1 Outdoor Learning Pack
Cross-Curricular Outdoor Activities for Primary Schools Turn your playground into a superhero training ground with the Superheroes KS1 Outdoor Learning Pack from The Muddy Puddle Teacher®. This engaging resource helps teachers deliver the superhero theme through...
EYFS Outdoor Lesson Plans
Outdoor learning is central to EYFS, and structured lesson plans can help practitioners deliver high-quality, play-based learning experiences.
These plans support all areas of development and are designed to be flexible and easy to implement.
Explore EYFS outdoor lesson plans here:
Outdoor Play: Let’s play Superheroes (Lanyards)
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...
Outdoor Play: Let’s play with spring flowers (Lanyards)
Let’s Play with Spring Flowers – Outdoor Play Activity Cards for Early Years Bring your outdoor play sessions to life this spring with our Let’s Play with Spring Flowers activity cards—designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning in early years...
Outdoor Play : Let’s Play Spring Nature Explorers!
Encourage curiosity, independence, and a love of the outdoors with our Spring Nature Explorers Lanyards—designed especially for early years settings and young adventurers. Perfect for EYFS outdoor provision, these engaging lanyards support children as they explore the...
KS1 Outdoor Lesson Plans
KS1 outdoor lesson plans help children develop key skills while building confidence and independence. Lessons are designed to be practical, engaging and curriculum-linked. We have lots of inspiring & easy lesson ideas.
Explore KS1 outdoor lesson plans here:
KS1 School Trip Church
Planning a School Visit to the Church: A Meaningful Learning Experience A school visit to the church can be a powerful and memorable experience for pupils. Visiting a real place of worship allows children to see religious beliefs and traditions in action, helping them...
KS1 Movement Skills PE Games Pack
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs are increasingly recognised within primary education. Many children struggle with emotional regulation, confidence, communication and resilience. Outdoor movement activities can play an important role in supporting...
PE Playground Challenges Pack
Why PE Playground Challenges Support SEMH, Curriculum Learning and the Modern Child Children today are growing up in a world that often keeps them seated, indoors and surrounded by screens. Schools are increasingly recognising that movement, outdoor learning and...
KS2 Outdoor Lesson Plans
Outdoor learning in KS2 allows for deeper thinking, problem-solving and teamwork. These lesson plans support a wide range of subjects and learning objectives.
Explore KS2 outdoor lesson plans here:
School Trip : Stream Studies KS2
Learning About Streams in KS2 Bringing Geography and Science to Life Through Outdoor Learning Streams are one of the most powerful natural environments to explore with KS2 children. They offer real opportunities to investigate water, habitats, landscapes and...
KS1 School Trip Church
Planning a School Visit to the Church: A Meaningful Learning Experience A school visit to the church can be a powerful and memorable experience for pupils. Visiting a real place of worship allows children to see religious beliefs and traditions in action, helping them...
KS1 Movement Skills PE Games Pack
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs are increasingly recognised within primary education. Many children struggle with emotional regulation, confidence, communication and resilience. Outdoor movement activities can play an important role in supporting...
Ready-to-Use Outdoor Lesson Plans
Looking for fully prepared lesson plans you can use straight away?
Our outdoor lesson plans are designed to save you time and provide engaging, curriculum-linked activities for EYFS and primary school.
Browse ready-to-use outdoor lesson plans here:
Outdoor Learning KS2: STEM Flight
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)
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?
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...
Let Us Help You Grow
If you’re looking to confidently deliver outdoor learning across your school, explore our training courses designed for teachers and practitioners. We also have a very supportive blog offering free outdoor learning ideas but also matters that mean something to you and us as practitioners, such as teacher pay, TA pay and Ofsted.
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Outdoor Learning Supporting SEND Childminders
Outdoor Learning for Childminders: Supporting SEND Children Our Outdoor Learning for Childminders: Supporting SEND Children approach is designed to help you create inclusive, calm, and engaging outdoor environments for children with Special Educational Needs and...
Outdoor Learning Training : Behaviour and SEMH
This specialised outdoor learning training course focuses on how natural environments can positively impact behaviour and support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You’ll learn how to use outdoor spaces to: Reduce dysregulation and stress...
Outdoor Learning Training for Primary Schools (Levels 1-4)
Let’s Learn Outdoors Outdoor Learning Training Programme for Primary Schools The Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach Outdoor learning isn’t just a break from the classroom—it’s a powerful, research-backed way to deepen children’s understanding, improve wellbeing, and bring...
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