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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.
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Outdoor Learning Multiplication
Make multiplications a part of your day the kids love! No longer will multiplications be something your class struggles with. Children embed learning better when they enjoy it and we know how to make it fun. Let us save you time so you can do the teaching.
Counting in Powers of 10 Through Outdoor Learning
Looking for a meaningful way to teach counting in powers of 10 while embracing outdoor learning? At The Muddy Puddle Teacher, we bring maths to life by taking it beyond the classroom and into the natural world. Our Muddy Maths: Counting in Powers of 10 resource is...
Outdoor EBook Counting in 2’s & 1’s (Board Game)
Use Board Game Counting in 2’s & 1’s to help consolidate this learning outdoors with friends while having fun.
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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Survivors topic Ideas
Do you have any Bear Grylls fans in your class? Use this inspiring idea pack to help you pick and choose ideas to take more of this topic outside using only natural resources. Does your class have what they need to survive?
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.
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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 KS2 : Biomes and Habitats
Outdoor Nature-Based Learning for Primary Schools Discover the diversity of our planet through hands-on, nature-based learning with Forest School: KS2 Biomes & Habitats. This inspiring activity pack from The Muddy Puddle Teacher® helps teachers and Forest School...
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...
Forest School Ancient Greeks
Outdoor Learning Activities for KS2 History Step back in time and bring Ancient Greece to life outdoors with this engaging Forest School activity pack. Forest School: Ancient Greeks is a practical collection of nature-based learning ideas designed to help primary...
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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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KS1 Relationships
Let the natural space help your class bond together with this very detailed and inspiring pack of ideas.
KS1 Welly Walks
Use Welly Walks for Muddy Infants to get more lesson out in your local area. Maybe have a Welly Wednesday or Muddy Monday. Full of ideas o get imaginations, Science and more outside while walking.
KS1 P4C
Use Muddy Infants P4C to take Philosophy for Learning outside using nature and the natural environment – get those ideas and imaginations flowing!
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