We provide a growing library of over 800 Outdoor Learning & Forest School (instantly) downloadable resources in the most cost-effective way for teachers, leaders and parents.
We are experts in The Outdoors, bringing together Outdoor Learning, Forest School, Coastal School, Bushcraft, Environmental Education, Field Studies and Outdoor Skills. Regardless of your background, skills or location, we will help to provide you with the highest quality resources and guidance documents (all linked to the EYFS, KS1 & KS2 English National Curriculum).
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Are you a Teacher or a Leader?
Instant access to a growing library of over 800 outdoor lesson plans, activities and resources
Resources include policy, procedure and risk assessment guidance; outdoor site development ideas; session starters; team building and problem solving games; sessions linked to subjects and topics; tool skills; fire pit recipes; outdoor skills including species identification, navigation, knots and shelters; session plenaries; assessment trackers and an optional award scheme. All of our resources are linked to the EYFS and The Primary National Curriculum for KS1 & KS2.
Complete membership of EYFS / KS1 / KS2 resources available now!
Our Workshops
Outdoor Learning at your own pace
Our online workshops are designed to up-skill outdoor leaders and provide accessible and affordable professional development opportunities. Once purchased, you will be able to download the workshop units and have a year to work through them to complete your course. We are regularly expanding our range of CPD courses to offer outdoor expertise and knowledge in a range of areas.
Are you a Parent or Outdoor Enthusiast?
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for just £5 per year
6 exciting and fresh resources every month with extra background information to extend your child’s learning. Activities suitable for all ages from Nursery to top-Primary.
Testimonials
“I Would highly recommend Outdoor Learning Made Easy…”
Alex ran my son’s Forest School birthday party in December. The children loved their name tags from log discs, building dens, making their own skewers to toast marshmallows around the fire-pit, and creating magic potions for the forest elves and fairies! Alex provided all of the materials and her delivery and quality of the party was…
“You have saved me hours of planning and preparation time!”
I am currently setting up our outdoor area at school and as well as booking onto the Outdoor Learning course, I decided to subscribe to the website too. It’s definitely worth investing in: the teachers’ membership is full of useful documents and policies; and the resources are brilliant, giving you lots of ideas. I will…
“I cannot thank Outdoor Learning Made Easy enough for the wealth of knowledge I now have.”
I signed up for the Outdoor Learning Practitioner Level 2 qualification course which started in May ran by Alex. I cannot thank her enough for the wealth of knowledge I now have. The course content and activities were great, and the area that Alex has developed is absolutely fabulous. It was fantastic to be able…
“10 out of 10!”
Alex led our school expedition to Zambia during the Summer 2016, which consisted of 13 students aged between 16-18 years and three teachers from our school. Alex facilitated brilliantly, ensuring the students had a chance to take some control. She was knowledgeable and caring and supported the students and school teachers brilliantly. There were no…
“Engaging instructor & more useful than normal INSET days!”
“Alex ran a whole-school, whole-day INSET training at our school. She was an engaging instructor who was very enthusiastic and inspirational. We didn’t stop the whole day (aside from breaks!). Great knowledge builder and staff team building- more useful than normal INSET days!” Teacher, Durham.
“The resources for outdoor education are outstanding…”
“The creation of a new high-quality Outdoor Learning Environment enhances learning all in weather conditions. The provision is excellent with a range of opportunities to flourish beyond the classroom. The resources for outdoor education are outstanding and the quality of teaching is excellent. Exciting activities are planned for children to investigate and learn in a…
Latest News
Guide to using our website for your Outdoor Learning needs…
We have made this friendly guide for teachers/ leaders to show how to use our website resources. Click HERE to access the guide and see what our membership can offer you. In addition, we have provided you with a NEW planning template, so you can use our resources to piece together your ideal Outdoor Learning…
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FREE: Outdoor Inspiration poster!
Print this free poster to encourage others to join you and venture outside! To print the poster, click on the small image below to open it larger, then right click on the larger image and select ‘open image in new window’, then print.
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Read our article published in Headteacher Update: Ideas to make Outdoor Learning work for your school
Alex, the director of Outdoor Learning Made Easy, offers some practical strategies and ideas to incorporate outdoor learning into primary school life despite time, locational and budget restrictions – and particularly in urban areas. Read the full article by clicking on the link below: http://www.headteacher-update.com/best-practice-article/ideas-to-make-outdoor-learning-work-for-your-school/154990/
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EVEN MORE team building & problem solving challenges!
New for 2018, we have added EVEN MORE team building and problem solving challenges to help you to extend your pupils’ self-esteem, communication, cooperation and thinking skills. All games and activities link to topics and outdoor themes and have full links to EYFS/ KS1 & KS2 National Curriculum. These new resources can be found in…
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*Special Offer* Hundreds of EYFS/ KS1Outdoor Resources for just £99 (+VAT)
Enjoy instant access to hundreds of Outdoor Learning plans, resources and guidance documents for just £99 (+VAT) for our Teachers’ EYFS & KS1 Membership. That’s a huge saving of £150! Enter code: March99 at checkout. Hurry before this offer runs out! Take advantage of this offer here
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Read our article published in Prep School Magazine: The importance of Outdoor Learning within every school’s curriculum.
Alex, the director of Outdoor Learning Made Easy, has written an article about the benefits of Outdoor Learning which has been published in the latest issue of Prep School Magazine. You can read the online version of this article via the following ezine link on page 12 and 13: https://cloud.3dissue.com/2389/3124/7028/ps89/index.html?
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From Our Blog
How Taking Lessons Outdoors Can Develop Experiential Learning and Growth Mindset
“Learning through listening may last five minutes. Learning through watching might last a day. Learning through experiencing will last a lifetime.” One of the most breathtaking and life-changing experiences of my life to date, and one which I will remember for the rest of my life, was volunteering on a conservation programme in the Amazon…
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Let them get dirty and play in mud: A simple summary of how making mud pies can help to improve a child’s self esteem and emotional Intelligence.
Let them play in mud: A simple summary of how making mud pies can help to improve a child’s self esteem and emotional Intelligence. Alex Alves – Outdoor Learning Made Easy Self esteem – Ideal self: Children naturally strive to succeed and want to achieve. Freedom in playing in mud or making mud pies will…
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Guidance resource: Dressing for the outdoors in cold or wet weather
Outdoor fun can quickly decline to a miserable experience once cold or wet. Play and learning in the outdoors can be a highly enjoyable and valuable experience given the correct clothing. Stay safe and comfortable whilst outside this Winter/ Spring with our FREE guidance resource. Downland here
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Why venturing outside is more important than ever- A literature review and summary by Alex Alves, Outdoor Learning Made Easy.
Why venturing outside is more important than ever. A literature review and summary by Alex Alves, Outdoor Learning Made Easy. It’s raining… again. Your previous motivation to venture outside is descending faster than the raindrops against your window. The security and familiarity of the cosy ‘box’ of a room you’re standing in seems very appealing,…
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How Outdoor Learning supports and extends learning from inside the classroom
I may be showing my age, but it was about twenty six years ago when my teacher thrust a text book under my nose showing a picture of some Ancient Egyptian contraption he had called a ‘shaduf.’ It all looked a bit primitive to me. I remember looking at it with glazed-over eyes, thinking, “How…
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How outdoor play and learning can help to develop a child
During experiences in the outdoors, children are able to play and learn with new materials in a stimulating setting which often relates to real-life situations. This combination can offer limitless possibilities when facilitated correctly. Good Outdoor Learning allows for imaginative play and exploration. Activities should often be open-ended and flexible and so there are no…
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