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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:
2D Nature Hunt – Squares
Our EYFS Square Hunt Outdoor Worksheet is a fun and practical resource designed to help young children recognise and explore squares in their environment. Children are encouraged to search for everyday square shapes outdoors—such as paving slabs, windows, tiles, or...
2D Nature Hunt – Triangles
EYFS Triangle Hunt Outdoor Worksheet – Product Description Our EYFS Triangle Hunt Outdoor Worksheet is a fun and interactive resource designed to help young children recognise and explore triangles in the world around them. Children are encouraged to search for...
2D Nature Hunt for Kids – Circles
EYFS Circle Hunt Outdoor Worksheet – Product Description Our EYFS Circle Hunt Outdoor Worksheet is a simple, engaging resource designed to help young children explore and recognise circles in the natural environment. Children are encouraged to search for everyday...
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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8 Year Three Big Write Ideas Outdoors
Give your Year Three writers a fresh burst of creativity with this collection of powerful outdoor learning Big Write activities.8 Year Three Big Write Ideas Outdoors offers ready-made, imaginative writing prompts that take children outside, encourage teamwork, and use...
8 Year Two Big Write Ideas Outdoors
Bring excitement, creativity and purpose to your Year Two Big Write writing lessons with this collection of outdoor learning Big Write activities.8 Year Two Big Write Ideas Outdoors provides teachers with innovative, ready-to-use outdoor writing prompts that blend...
8 Year One Big Write Ideas Outdoors
Transform your Year One writing lessons with this collection of imaginative outdoor learning activities designed to inspire, motivate and excite young writers. 8 Year One Big Write Ideas Outdoors provides teacher-friendly, ready-to-use outdoor writing prompts that use...
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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Sustainability & Climate Change Outdoor Learning Pack (KS2)
Cross-Curricular Outdoor Activities for Primary Schools Help children explore one of the most important topics of our time through meaningful, hands-on learning with the Sustainability & Climate Change KS2 Outdoor Learning Pack. Created by The Muddy Puddle...
Biomes and Habitats KS2 Outdoor Learning
Cross-Curricular Outdoor Lesson Ideas for Primary Schools Explore the wonders of the natural world through hands-on outdoor learning with this engaging Biomes & Habitats KS2 Outdoor Learning Pack. Designed by The Muddy Puddle Teacher®, this practical resource...
Weather and Seasons KS1 Outdoor Learning Ideas
Exploring Change, Nature and the World Through Play Weather and Seasons KS1: Outdoor Learning Ideas is a practical, outdoor-first resource designed to help teachers explore weather and seasonal change through hands-on, child-led learning. Using the Muddy Puddle...
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 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...
Outdoor Play: Let’s Play Emergency Services
Inspire Learning Through Real-World Role Play Bring meaningful, real-world learning into your outdoor provision with our Emergency Services Outdoor Play Pack. Designed specifically for early years settings, this resource supports children in exploring the vital roles...
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.
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PE Cooperative Games Pack
Teamwork-Focused Physical Education Activities for Primary Schools Build teamwork, communication and confidence in your PE lessons with the PE Cooperative Games Pack from The Muddy Puddle Teacher®. This practical resource is designed to help teachers deliver engaging...
PE Outdoor Movement Activities Pack
Active Outdoor Learning for KS1 and KS2 Bring energy, movement and excitement to your PE lessons with the PE Outdoor Movement Activities Pack from The Muddy Puddle Teacher®. This practical resource is designed to help teachers deliver fun and engaging physical...
5 Short Outdoor Regulation Games
Support children’s focus, cooperation, and emotional regulation through engaging outdoor play. The Outdoor Ideas Pack for Teachers: 5 Short Outdoor Regulation Games provides a collection of simple, creative activities designed to help pupils release energy, build...
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.
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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...
PE Cooperative Games Pack
Teamwork-Focused Physical Education Activities for Primary Schools Build teamwork, communication and confidence in your PE lessons with the PE Cooperative Games Pack from The Muddy Puddle Teacher®. This practical resource is designed to help teachers deliver engaging...
PE Outdoor Movement Activities Pack
Active Outdoor Learning for KS1 and KS2 Bring energy, movement and excitement to your PE lessons with the PE Outdoor Movement Activities Pack from The Muddy Puddle Teacher®. This practical resource is designed to help teachers deliver fun and engaging physical...
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:
The Impact of Outdoor Lessons: Why Taking Learning Outside Works
If you’re exploring outdoor learning and wondering whether it really makes a difference, the answer is clear: 👉 Taking lessons outside has a measurable, lasting impact on how children learn, behave, and feel. This isn’t just about fresh air or a change of scenery....
Why Taking the Curriculum Outdoors Isn’t a Trend—It’s Backed by Research
Outdoor learning is often seen as a “nice extra”—something enriching, engaging, and enjoyable. But the most recent research tells a different story. Taking learning outside—especially in active, movement-based ways—isn’t just beneficial. It’s increasingly being...
Outdoor Learning Case Study: Landywood Primary School
Case Study: Unlocking Active Learning at Landywood Primary School, Great Wyrley As part of our wider work supporting schools to understand what outdoor learning looks like in practice, this case study explores the journey of Landywood Primary School—a school committed...
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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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...
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