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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:
EYFS Maths Counting Songs
Our EYFS Outdoor Maths Songs Pack features six engaging counting songs designed to bring early maths to life through movement, rhythm, and outdoor exploration. Perfect for young learners, this resource combines music with hands-on activities to support counting,...
KS1 Shape and Measure Outdoor Learning Bundle
Our KS1 Shape and Measure Outdoor Learning Bundle is a comprehensive, hands-on resource designed to help children explore key maths concepts through active, real-world learning. Combining essential topics such as 2D and 3D shapes, symmetry, length, height, weight, and...
KS1 Weight Outdoors
KS1 Weight Outdoor Learning Pack – Product Description Our KS1 Weight Outdoor Learning Pack is a hands-on, engaging resource designed to help children explore and understand weight through real-life outdoor activities. Using natural objects, balance scales, and...
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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20 Cinderella Outdoor Learning Activities
Bring a classic fairy tale to life with this magical collection of 20 Cinderella Outdoor Learning Activities, designed especially for Year 1 but easily adaptable for Reception and KS1. This enchanting resource transforms the much-loved story of Cinderella into...
Year 1 Punctuation (Rope Method)
Year 1 Punctuation Power Pack Make punctuation pop with fun, hands-on learning! Bring the basics of punctuation to life with this vibrant, child-friendly resource designed especially for Year 1 learners. Packed with interactive activities, visual aids, and outdoor...
Forest School Phase 2 Phonics
Make Phase 2 phonics fun, engaging, and active with our Forest School Games for Early Literacy. Designed to support early reading skills, these interactive, nature-based activities help children learn letter sounds, blend words, segment sounds, and recognize tricky...
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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Light and Dark KS1 Outdoor Learning Ideas
Exploring Light, Shadow and Darkness Through Play Light and Dark KS1: Outdoor Learning Ideas is a practical, outdoor-first resource designed to help teachers explore the theme of light and dark through hands-on, child-led learning. Using the Muddy Puddle Teacher...
Experiments To Do In The Rain – KS2
Turn wet weather into a learning opportunity with Experiments To Do In The Rain – KS2 🌧️ This practical resource is designed to help Key Stage 2 children explore science through real-life, hands-on experiments, using rain as the perfect learning tool. Instead of...
Experiments to do in the Rain – KS1
Turn wet weather into valuable learning time with this outdoor science resource for KS1, designed to be used in real rain, real puddles, and everyday school environments. Instead of moving learning indoors, this resource encourages children to become rain...
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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Outdoor Play: Let’s Play Solar Systems! (Lanyards)
Bring science and outdoor fun together with the Let’s Play Outdoors Solar Systems Lanyards! Designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration, these vibrant lanyards feature eye-catching solar system designs that kids will love. Perfect for school trips, outdoor...
Outdoor Play Lanyards : Let’s Play Unicorns (Lanyards)
The Benefits of Playing Unicorns Outdoors with Loose Parts Outdoor play is one of the most powerful ways to support children’s development—and when you add imagination and loose parts into the mix, it becomes even more meaningful. A simple unicorn theme can transform...
Outdoor Play- Let’s Play Dinosaurs (Lanyards)
🌿 1. Create a Dinosaur Footprint Trail Turn your outdoor space into a mystery waiting to be discovered. How to set it up: Use chalk, rope, or paint to create large dinosaur footprints Lead the trail around your outdoor area End at a “nest” or hidden space Why it...
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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10-Minute Mind Calming Nature Walks – Outdoor Mindfulness Activities
Help children slow down, breathe and reconnect with the natural world with this simple and effective 10-Minute Calming Nature Walks resource pack. Designed for busy teachers, this pack provides a collection of short, guided mindfulness walks that can be used...
5-Minute Mind Outdoor Calm Down Activities
Looking for quick and effective ways to help children reset, regulate and refocus during the school day? 5-Minute Mind: Outdoor Calm Down Activities is a practical resource designed to help teachers bring simple mindfulness and regulation strategies outdoors. This...
Dinosaurs KS1 Outdoor Learning Ideas
Cross-Curricular Outdoor Activities for Primary Schools Bring the exciting world of dinosaurs to life beyond the classroom with the Dinosaurs KS1 Outdoor Learning Pack from The Muddy Puddle Teacher®. This engaging resource helps teachers deliver the dinosaur topic...
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:
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...
10-Minute Mind Calming Nature Walks – Outdoor Mindfulness Activities
Help children slow down, breathe and reconnect with the natural world with this simple and effective 10-Minute Calming Nature Walks resource pack. Designed for busy teachers, this pack provides a collection of short, guided mindfulness walks that can be used...
5-Minute Mind Outdoor Calm Down Activities
Looking for quick and effective ways to help children reset, regulate and refocus during the school day? 5-Minute Mind: Outdoor Calm Down Activities is a practical resource designed to help teachers bring simple mindfulness and regulation strategies outdoors. This...
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:
Case Study: Outdoor Learning at Our Lady’s Catholic School, Dartford
Case Study: Reigniting a Love for Learning at Our Lady’s Catholic School, Dartford As part of our wider work supporting schools to understand what outdoor learning really looks like in practice, this case study highlights the journey of Our Lady’s Catholic...
Early Years Outdoor Training: Join Me at the Sheffield Play Conference
Outdoor learning is at the heart of meaningful early years practice. It supports children’s wellbeing, builds resilience, and creates rich opportunities for exploration and discovery. That’s why I’m so excited to be delivering a workshop focused on early years outdoor...
50 KS2 Outdoor STEM Activities
Outdoor learning is a powerful way to bring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) to life for Key Stage 2 pupils. It encourages curiosity, problem-solving, teamwork, and real-world application of skills—all while...
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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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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...
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