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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:
KS2 Shape Outdoor Learning Ideas Pack
Transform the way you teach geometry with this practical and engaging KS2 Shape Outdoor Learning Pack. Designed to take maths beyond the classroom, this resource helps children explore shape, space and measure through active, hands-on experiences in the outdoor...
Year 6 Shape Outdoor Learning Ideas Pack
Take maths beyond the classroom with this engaging Year 6 Shape Outdoor Learning Pack, designed to bring geometry to life through hands-on exploration in the outdoor environment. Perfect for upper Key Stage 2, this resource helps children develop a deeper...
Capacity in the Rain – KS2
Capacity in the Rain – KS2 is an engaging, real-life maths resource designed to help children deepen their understanding of capacity through practical, problem-solving activities inspired by rainy weather and rainfall. Using a familiar and motivating context, pupils...
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.
Explore outdoor English and phonics lesson plans here:
Tree Faces
The Benefits of Making Tree Faces Making tree faces is a delightful and creative outdoor activity that engages children and adults alike. This simple yet imaginative practice involves using natural materials like leaves, twigs, and stones to create expressive faces on...
Outdoor Phoneme Frames A4
What does this resource include? Instruction into how to use your outdoor phoneme frame 1 x 3 box phoneme frame 1 x 4 box phoneme frame 1 x 5 box phoneme frame How can I use this resource? Print the outdoor phoneme frames and laminate them so they will last...
Outdoor Phoneme Frames A4
What does this resource include? Instruction on how to use your A4 outdoor phoneme frame 1 x 3 box phoneme frame 1 x 4 box phoneme frame 1 x 5 box phoneme frame How can I use this resource? Print the A4 outdoor phoneme frames and laminate them so they will last...
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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Minibeast Swatch Book
What does this resource include? 1 x Swatch Book How can I use this resource? Hang up in your outdoor area and let the children independently identify bugs and minibeasts. What are the curriculum links? Natural World & Science Links Physical development: Fine and...
Minibeast magnifying glasses
What does this resource include? One magnifying glass with a picture front and words on the back. How can I use this resource? Instructions are included on how you create the magnifying glasses. These could be used as an independent tasks in continuous provision or...
Tree Swatch Book
What does this resource include? 12 x Tree swatch cards of typical trees found in the UK How can I use this resource? Cut them up, laminate and hang them on pegs for the children to independently refer to on walks or within your grounds. What are the curriculum...
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.
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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:
Anti-Bullying Week KS1
Anti-Bullying Week KS1 Our Anti-Bullying Week Ideas Pack for KS1 is designed to support young learners in understanding and practising kindness, empathy, and respect through engaging in outdoor and hands-on activities. This pack offers practical, age-appropriate ideas...
100 Fun Outdoor Activities
100 Fun Outdoor Activities for Kids: A Nature Adventure Guide Ignite the wonder of outdoor play with 100 Fun Outdoor Activities for Kids! This comprehensive guide is packed with creative ideas that encourage kids to explore, learn, and connect with nature in exciting...
The Great Fire of London Lesson Plan (Rope Method)
The Great Fire of London Lesson Plan (Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach) Explore the Great Fire of London lesson plan with the innovative Muddy Puddle Teacher (MPT) approach, designed to take learning outdoors and make history an immersive experience for every child. This...
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:
Maya Civilisation KS2
Maya Civilisation Adventure Outdoor Learning Resource Pack – KS2 Product Description: Bring the fascinating world of the ancient Maya Civilisation to life with this engaging Outdoor Learning Resource Pack for KS2! Designed to spark curiosity and inspire active,...
KS2 World War II Experience
Outdoor Learning Resource Pack: KS2 World War II Experience Product Description: Take learning beyond the classroom with this Outdoor Learning Resource Pack designed for KS2 students exploring the World War II era. Combining history, problem-solving, and hands-on...
Victorians KS2
Victorians KS2: Outdoor Learning Pack Explore the Victorian Era through Hands-On, Outdoor Activities Bring history to life with this engaging Victorians KS2 Outdoor Learning Pack—perfect for teachers looking to enrich their lessons with immersive and interactive...
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 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...
Outdoor Play- Let’s play rainbows! (Lanyards)
Make outdoor learning simple, fun, and organised with our EYFS Let’s Play Outdoors Lanyards—designed especially with Rainbows and early years groups in mind. Whether you’re exploring nature, leading games, or encouraging curiosity, these lanyards are a practical...
Outdoor Play : Let’s Play Minibeasts! (Lanyards)
🐞 Let’s Play… Minibeasts! Outdoor Play Prompt Lanyard Cards (EYFS) Bring minibeast learning to life with this practical, ready-to-use set of outdoor play prompt cards, designed to support adults in extending children’s play in a natural, engaging way. Created with...
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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Nature Colour In Mindfulness
Use this nature colour in activity to help connect children with nature while being mindful.
Outdoor Wellbeing – Worry Leaves Template
Outdoor Wellbeing Ideas. Use this template to help children with worries and to help them share these and blow them away in the wind!
Colour in Nature Sheets (Robin)
Use our super popular Colour in Nature Sheets (Robin) to help your children take some time out with nature using this simple mindful activity to better help support your outdoor learning.
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