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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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KS1 3D shape Outdoors
KS1 3D Shapes Outdoor Learning Pack – Product Description Our KS1 3D Shapes Outdoor Learning Pack is an exciting, hands-on resource designed to help children explore and understand 3D shapes through active outdoor play. Using real-world objects and nature-based...
2D Shapes KS1 Outdoors
Our KS1 2D Shapes Outdoor Learning Pack is a fun, hands-on resource designed to help children explore and understand shapes in the real world. Through engaging activities like shape hunts, chalk drawing, and building shapes with natural materials, children learn to...
Fractions KS1 Halves & Quarters
Our KS1 Fractions: Halves and Quarters Lesson Idea Pack is a practical, engaging resource designed to help young learners confidently understand and apply the concepts of 1/2 and 1/4 through hands-on, real-world activities. Packed with simple explanations, fun outdoor...
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 6 Phonics Football
Introducing Phase 6 Phonics Football Outdoors—an innovative educational program that seamlessly integrates advanced phonics instruction with the dynamic energy of football. Designed for young learners progressing through Phase 6 phonics, this outdoor initiative...
Phase 5 Phonics Football
Introducing Phase 5 Football Phonics—an innovative educational resource that seamlessly blends the excitement of football with the essential elements of Phase 5 phonics. Designed to captivate young learners, this program offers a dynamic approach to mastering complex...
Football Phase Five Phonics
Football Phase 5 Phonics Activity Pack An Active and Engaging Way to Learn Phase 5 Phonics The Football Phonics Phase 5 Activity Pack is designed to make phonics learning fun, interactive, and physically engaging. Through football-themed activities, children can...
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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My Senses in Autumn (KS1)
My Senses Autumn KS1 Outdoor Worksheet Bring the magic of autumn to life with our "My Senses Autumn" KS1 Outdoor Worksheet! Designed to encourage children to explore and connect with nature, this worksheet leads young learners on a sensory adventure through the...
Living things & their habitats Year 2 : Lesson Plan
More about this resource: This is a two-sheet lesson plan to help you take this curriculum area outside for the entire session. Includes objectives, introduction activities, main activities and reflection task. Exploring Living Things and Their Habitats: A Year 2...
My Wild Bug Book
What does this resource include? 7 x outdoor activities How can I use this resource? Use 'My Wild Bug Book' to learn about bugs outdoors using natural materials and connecting children with nature. What are the curriculum links? English/Literacy Physical...
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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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...
Castles KS1: Outdoor Learning Ideas
Cross-Curricular Learning Through Play, Movement & Imagination Castles KS1: Outdoor Learning Ideas is a practical, outdoor-first resource designed to help teachers deliver a rich castles topic through hands-on, child-led learning. Using the Muddy Puddle Teacher...
Farm KS1 Outdoor Learning Ideas
Cross-Curricular Learning Through Play, Movement and Nature KS1 Farm: Outdoor Learning Ideas is a practical, outdoor-first resource designed to help teachers deliver a whole farm topic through hands-on, child-led learning. Using the Muddy Puddle Teacher approach, this...
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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Ancient Greeks KS2 Outdoor Learning Pack
Cross-Curricular Outdoor Lesson Ideas for Primary Schools Bring the Ancient Greeks topic to life outdoors with this engaging, practical outdoor learning pack designed specifically for KS2 teachers. Created by The Muddy Puddle Teacher®, this resource helps schools...
Seas & Oceans Outdoor Learning Pack
Cross-Curricular Outdoor Ideas & Forest School Planning for Primary Schools Bring the Seas & Oceans topic to life outdoors with this practical, ready-to-use outdoor learning pack designed for primary school teachers, forest school leaders and outdoor...
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...
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.
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Outdoor Play Training for Childminders
Outdoor Play for Childminders: Engaging, Simple & Meaningful Experiences Our Outdoor Play for Childminders approach is designed to help you create rich, engaging play opportunities that support children’s development in a natural, stress-free way. At The Muddy...
Childminders Outdoor Learning Training
Outdoor Learning Training: Let’s Learn Programme for Childminders Our Outdoor Learning Training: Let’s Learn Programme for Childminders is designed to help childminders confidently deliver high-quality outdoor learning within a home-based setting. At The Muddy Puddle...
Outdoor Learning Training on English, SPAG & Phonics
Outdoor Learning Training: Let’s Learn Programme for English, SPaG & Phonics Our Outdoor Learning Training: Let’s Learn Programme for English, SPaG & Phonics is designed to help primary schools deliver engaging, purposeful literacy teaching through outdoor...
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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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...
KS1 Pirates: Outdoor Learning Pack
Cross-Curricular Learning Through Play, Movement & Imagination KS1 Pirates: Outdoor Learning Pack is a practical, outdoor-first resource designed to help teachers teach a full pirate topic through hands-on, child-led learning. Using the Muddy Puddle Teacher...
Muddy Hoop Challenge – Outdoor Brain Breaks
A Team Problem-Solving & Memory Game The Muddy Hoop Challenge is an active, outdoor learning game that develops teamwork, memory, communication, and problem-solving through movement and play. Designed for use with hoops in outdoor or hall spaces, this challenge...
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