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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:
Burger Shop Making Money 1p 2p 5p & 10p
Use Burger Shop Making Money 1p 2p 5p & 10p to take money outside, working alongside others. Use only natural and up cycled resources.
Pizza Shop Adding Money 20p 50p £1 EBook
Use Pizza Shop Adding Money 20p 50p £1 to help make learning about money sink in and be enjoyed. Free 14 day trial with the MPT.
Counting to 10 Jungle EBook
Use Counting Numbers up to 10 to help practice and remember those tricky first set of numbers. Have fun, bond and get Muddy!
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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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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*FREE*Daily Outdoor Challenges KS1 – Nature Theme
Daily Outdoor Challenges KS1 Nature Theme Let the Muddy Puddle Teachers help you with the lockdown and get free whole school ideas from us. Once a day for the lockdown period. Balance the indoor screen-based work with the outside space where children can move, be...
Plants and Seasons (Year1) Science Unit – Outdoor Scheme of Work
Plants and Seasons (Year1) Science Unit - Scheme of Work This unit has been created so that you can observe plants, trees and seasons across the year, through all fourseasons. We feel this area of the curriculum is best done over four full days, one day in every...
UKS2 Materials, properties & processors
UKS2 Materials, properties & processors
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.
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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:
Outdoor Circle Time ideas pack
Babies & Tots Gross Motor Skills
Outdoor Yoga childrens (All ages)
Traditionally Yoga has always been done outdoors. In the fresh air where nature can reinforce your breathing and nurture your inner calm. Use this pack for some child-orientated muddy ideas that will support mental and physical well-being.
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:
Forest School KS1: Superheroes
Woodland Adventures and Heroic Challenges Bring imagination and adventure into the woods with Forest School: Superheroes KS1, an outdoor learning resource from The Muddy Puddle Teacher® designed to combine superhero storytelling with nature-based exploration. Through...
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...
Forest School KS1 Dinosaurs
Woodland Learning Inspired by the Prehistoric World Step into a prehistoric adventure with Forest School: Dinosaurs KS1, an outdoor learning resource from The Muddy Puddle Teacher® designed to bring the dinosaur topic into woodland and natural environments. Through...
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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One more than 20 – Under the Sea
Use this amazing eBook One more than 20 – Under the Sea to practice your number knowledge the muddy way!
Measurement Home Learning KS2
Let us help make measurement a little more exciting with these ideas to take it outside!
*FREE*Water and Bubble Play for Babies
Use this home learning pack to engage your baby with the joys of water and bubbles with these innovative ideas.
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