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 activities outdoors while developing children’s coordination, agility, teamwork and confidence.
Perfect for KS1 and KS2, this pack includes a wide range of easy-to-run movement activities that can be delivered in playgrounds, school fields or outdoor learning spaces. The activities require very little equipment and are ideal for teachers who want simple, active PE ideas that get children moving quickly.
Whether you are planning a full PE lesson, an outdoor learning session or simply need a quick movement break, these activities help pupils stay active while building key physical skills.
What’s Inside the Pack
This resource includes a collection of outdoor movement activities designed to support different aspects of physical development:
Warm-Up Movement Activities
Fun starter activities that prepare pupils for exercise through running, balancing and reaction games.
Running and Speed Games
High-energy activities that develop speed, stamina and spatial awareness.
Jumping and Power Challenges
Movement games focused on jumping, turning and developing lower body strength.
Balance and Coordination Activities
Activities that help pupils practise balance, body control and coordination.
Team Movement Games
Group challenges that encourage communication, cooperation and teamwork.
Agility and Fitness Activities
Movement-based exercises that develop agility, endurance and overall fitness.
Cool Down Activities
Simple stretches and calming movement activities to help pupils relax after physical activity.
Why Teachers Love This Pack
Quick and easy to set up
Suitable for both KS1 and KS2
Works in playgrounds, fields and outdoor learning areas
Encourages teamwork, coordination and physical fitness
Supports active learning and pupil wellbeing
Perfect For
Primary school PE lessons
Outdoor learning sessions
Forest School activities
Active playtimes and movement breaks
Teachers looking for simple, engaging PE ideas
Get Children Moving Outdoors
The PE Outdoor Movement Activities Pack helps teachers deliver fun, active lessons that encourage pupils to run, jump, balance and work together outdoors.
Because sometimes the best PE lessons happen outside in the fresh air.
