Top 5 Tips for Successful Outdoor Learning and Forest Schools

Throughout my fifteen years of teaching, both inside and outside of the classroom, my experience of leading Outdoor Learning and Forest School, and my experience of leading Outdoor Education and expeditions, I can offer… My 5 top tips for successful Outdoor Learning: 1.) Embrace what you’ve got! Outdoor learning can take place in any outdoor […]

Weekend Family Fun Outside

Enjoying the outdoors is proven to have many INSTANT BENEFITS including: Improves health and well-being Reduces stress Greater resilience Personal development and improved confidence Improved family cohesion Improved behaviour and concentration What are you waiting for? Subscribe to our ‘Parents’ Membership’ for a whole year and download 6 different fun outdoor activities every month. Meet […]

Wild Wednesday Outdoor Inspiration! (08-03-17)

Here’s some FREE inspiration to have a ‘Wild Wednesday’ full of fun packed activities outdoors. With the help of our resources, you will have the knowledge and confidence to build these features in your outdoor area to facilitate physical activities which develop a child’s core strength. You can also access the associated risk assessments, knots […]

*Special Offer* Hundreds of EYFS/ KS1 KS2 Outdoor Resources

Enjoy instant access to hundreds of Outdoor Learning plans, resources and guidance documents with our Teachers’ EYFS & KS1 Membership. That’s a huge saving! Enter code: March99 at checkout. Hurry before this offer runs out on 31/03/17!

Outdoor Learning Or Forest School?

Most teachers and leaders now recognise the immense benefits of taking learning outside. However, many people are often confused about which route or professional development course to take. I often come across many who say, I’d like to ‘teach’ forest school but we only have a playing field. Or, we don’t have time on our […]

Outdoor Learning Gift Vouchers Available

Know a family who have made a New Year’s Resolution to be healthier and more active? Help them along their way by giving them free access to our Parents’ Monthly Outdoor Resources and Activities for the whole of 2017 for just £7! That means, you get to start the year off with a beneficial good […]

Free Christmas Craft Activity

We’re in a festive mood at Outdoor Learning Made Easy! Here’s a free idea for a great handmade Christmas craft. Use tool skills and creativity to make this beautiful tree decoration from a branch. You will need… Bowsaw Tool gloves Bradawl, hand drill or bit and brace Ribbon Brown paint Red paint Paint pallet or […]

New Dates for Outdoor Courses: Book Now to Secure Your Place!

New dates have just been released for lots of Outdoor Learning and Forest School professional development courses for teachers and leaders throughout 2017, starting in February. Book now to secure your place and ensure you have the skills and knowledge to deliver quality outdoor sessions. Full details of courses can be found by clicking on […]

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 […]

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 […]

Unwind in the Outdoors!

Thom and I managed to escape our office to enjoy the beauty of The Lake District last weekend. After spending many hours building up the teachers’ resource site in preparation for our up-coming launch, a chance to re-connect with the outdoors and nature was definitely needed. We are so excited about launching our teachers’ outdoor […]

IOL National Conference

Outdoor Learning Made Easy attended the Institute of Outdoor Learning’s National Conference in Staffordshire on 15th October. We enjoyed keeping up to date with the latest research and developments in Outdoor Learning, which confirmed what we have believed all along. Teachers are beginning to recognise the value of outdoor learning but often lack the skills, […]