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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:
KS1 Capacity Outdoors
Our KS1 Capacity Outdoor Learning Pack is a hands-on, engaging resource designed to help children explore and understand capacity through real-world outdoor activities. Using water play, containers, and natural materials, children learn to compare, measure, and...
KS1 Height Outdoors
KS1 Height Outdoor Learning Pack – Product Description Our KS1 Height Outdoor Learning Pack is a hands-on, engaging resource designed to help children explore and understand height using metres (m) and centimetres (cm) through real-life outdoor experiences. With...
KS1 Length Outdoors
KS1 Length Outdoor Learning Pack (Metres and Centimetres) – Product Description Our KS1 Length Outdoor Learning Pack is a practical, engaging resource designed to help children understand and measure length using metres (m) and centimetres (cm) through real-world...
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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Phase 5 Phonics Games (Parachutes)
Phase 5 Phonics Parachute Games – Active Learning for Confident Readers Take Phase 5 phonics outdoors with our Parachute Games for Early Literacy – a fun, multi-sensory approach to developing reading fluency, alternative spellings, blending, segmenting, and tricky...
Phase Four Phonics Games (Parachutes)
Phase 4 Phonics Parachute Games – Active Learning for Confident Readers Take Phase 4 phonics outdoors with Parachute Games for Early Literacy – an exciting, multi-sensory approach to developing reading and spelling confidence! These engaging movement-based activities...
Phase 2 Phonics Games (Parachute)
Phase 2 Phonics Outdoor Parachute Games – Active Learning for Early Literacy Bring Phase 2 phonics to life with our Outdoor Parachute Games – an exciting, multi-sensory approach to early literacy! These engaging, movement-based activities help children develop letter...
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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Food Chains – Outdoors
Outdoor Ideas for Food Chains – A Hands-On Approach to Learning Science Teaching food chains is a vital part of the KS1 science curriculum, and now you can bring this topic to life through the power of outdoor learning. Our Outdoor Ideas for Food Chains resource is...
Environment Science Project
Inspire eco-awareness and outdoor learning with every page. Designed to complement your outdoor curriculum, the Environment Work Booklet is a ready-to-use printable pack filled with engaging, curriculum-linked activities focused on caring for our planet. Perfect for...
Bug Outdoor Learning Scavenger Sheet
Outdoor Learning Scavenger Hunt Tick SheetInspire curiosity. Explore the outdoors. Learn through play. Make outdoor time educational, exciting, and screen-free with the Outdoor Learning Scavenger Hunt Tick Sheet! Designed for children of all ages, this fun and...
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 Diggers (Lanyards)
🌿 Invitation to Play Outdoors: Top 10 Ways to Inspire Meaningful Play Simple, engaging ideas for outdoor learning in primary and SEND settings Creating an invitation to play outdoors is one of the most powerful ways to engage children. It’s not about setting up...
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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Growth Mindset Outdoor Pack
Resilience and Mindset Activities for Primary Schools Build perseverance, confidence and positive thinking with this practical Growth Mindset Outdoor Pack, designed for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. This ready-to-use resource provides structured growth mindset outdoor learning...
Mindfulness Outdoors Pack
Outdoor Mental Health & Wellbeing Activities for Primary Schools Support calm, focus and emotional regulation with this practical Mindfulness Outdoors Pack, designed specifically for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. This ready-to-use resource provides structured mindfulness...
Victorians KS1 Outdoor Learning
Bring the Victorians KS1 topic to life with a hands-on outdoor learning experience designed specifically for Key Stage 1. This engaging Victorian history KS1 session helps children explore what life was like for Victorian children through practical activities,...
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:
KS2 Vikings Outdoor Learning Ideas Pack
Cross-Curricular Outdoor Learning for Primary Schools Bring the exciting world of Viking explorers, traders and warriors to life with the KS2 Vikings Outdoor Learning Ideas Pack from The Muddy Puddle Teacher®. This engaging resource helps teachers deliver the Viking...
Stone Age KS2 Outdoor Learning Pack
Cross-Curricular Outdoor Activities for Primary Schools Step back in time and explore how early humans lived with the Stone Age KS2 Outdoor Learning Pack from The Muddy Puddle Teacher®. This engaging resource helps teachers bring the Stone Age topic to life through...
Iron Age KS2 Outdoor Learning Pack
Cross-Curricular Outdoor Activities for Primary Schools Bring the Iron Age topic to life beyond the classroom with this engaging Iron Age KS2 Outdoor Learning Pack from The Muddy Puddle Teacher®. Designed to support the KS2 history curriculum, this resource helps...
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:
50 Spring Outdoor Learning Ideas for KS1
Spring is the perfect season to take learning outdoors in Key Stage 1. With flowers blooming, weather warming, and nature coming to life, it’s an ideal time to explore, investigate, and play. These activities support a range of skills including science, literacy,...
50 EYFS Outdoor Activities
50 EYFS Outdoor Play Ideas You Can Do Now Outdoor play is one of the richest ways to support Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) development. It encourages physical growth, creativity, communication, and problem-solving—all while children have fun and connect with...
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...
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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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...
Growth Mindset Outdoor Pack
Resilience and Mindset Activities for Primary Schools Build perseverance, confidence and positive thinking with this practical Growth Mindset Outdoor Pack, designed for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. This ready-to-use resource provides structured growth mindset outdoor learning...
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