Some argue that the summer is the best season to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, with the long days, lighter nights, warmer weather (hopefully!), and thriving nature. In that case, why not try our Summer Outdoor Fun Challenges? How many of the outdoor tasks can you complete this summer? Download the challenge chart here…
Here at Outdoor Learning Made Easy, our aim is to foster a love for the outdoors. Download our free team-building game, ‘Teddy Camps‘ here now! This game develops shelter building skills, team-work and tactics in a fun outdoor game. …………………………………………… Click here for more information about our great value subscriptions for teachers/ leaders giving you…
Thank you to everyone who completed our online survey. We have listened to what outdoor professionals really want and have made some exciting changes to our outdoor resources: We have reduced our membership subscription to just £49.00 (plus vat) to make it more accessible and greater value. Our commitment is to provide cost-effective resources whilst remaining…
We are excited to announce that we have some new developments coming soon. To help us tailor these as closely as possible to your needs, please complete our one-minute online survey by clicking on the link below. As a thank you, you have the option to enter into our prize draw to win FREE Teacher/…
Relieve the stress of going back to school both for you and your pupils with these FREE exciting Outdoor Learning plans and activities. We have provided you with 4 WEEKS of starter/ main/ extension/ plenary activities which are all linked to EYFS & National Curriculum objectives. Download your free plans by clicking on…
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…
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…
New for 2018, we have introduced a whole new category for your Outdoor Learning provision: Play-based Scenarios. Facilitate effective Outdoor Learning through play-based learning scenarios which act as prompts for experiential learning and higher order thinking skills whilst, most importantly, having fun playing! Each scenario has full links to EYFS/ KS1/ KS2 English National Curriculum. …
Download our FREE Outdoor Advent Calendar and enjoy a different outdoor challenge everyday on the run up to Christmas. Click on the link below… https://olme3.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2017/11/OLME-advent-calendar-pdf.pdf Like this activity? Parents: Sign up to our parent membership package for 6 fresh outdoor activities every month, complete with guidance sheets, for just £5 for the whole year. Click…
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/
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?
Encourage higher order thinking skills and develop communication skills through our team building and problem solving activities, as part of your session introduction. Instead of giving children the answers, they learn many more skills and develop logical thinking, by finding the answers out themselves. Our team building and problem solving challenges encourage children to communicate with others; test…
*New Content* *Our planning template helps you to piece together your perfect outdoor session, from our wide selection of resources* We have added an easy-to-use planning template which you can use to piece together your perfect lesson from all of our website planning resources. The template maps out the different activities from our wide selection of…
‘Risky play’ is beneficial to children as it teaches children to self-manage their own risk and become independent and safe learners. All outdoor learning activities contain an element of risk, but with effective practice and facilitation, it is managed to a level in which the benefits outweigh any risk. Ensure your establishment is providing effective…
Outdoor Learning Made Easy is now a registered provider of bronze, silver and gold levels of the NNAS Young Navigator Award Scheme. Improve your students’ skills and knowledge whilst gaining a nationally recognised award. Alex, our course director, will not only provide level-specific training and assessment for all your pupils, but will also provide exclusive…
Still trying to solve our ‘Wild Wednesday Challenge,’ and pick up an ice cube with a piece of string?! Many people have been asking how to do it, so we’re sharing the solution and also the whole session plan, including curriculum links for EYFS, for FREE! Download it here and try with your pupils/ children today: Magic-Ice…
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.
Here’s some more FREE inspiration for another fantastic Wild Wednesday outside! With the help of our membership resources and plans, you will have the knowledge and ideas to facilitate experiential shelter building linked to numerous curriculum topics and objectives. Aiming to cover numeracy today? Why not cover your objectives through our fun and practical activities outside.…
Outdoor Learning Made Easy are pleased to recommend Weleda advisor and homeopath Jane Hampson, for holistic natural cosmetics and beauty products, and services. After facilitating Outdoor Learning, we could all sometimes benefit from some extra TLC! What better way to keep ourselves in full health and skin-softness than with natural products? Weleda is world renowned for…
Here’s a Wild Wednesday Challenge for you all! Can you solve the Ice Challenge? If you manage to solve it, send us your solution and a photo and we’ll tweet them and post your success on our FB page! Good luck! Why not get creative and make your own ice cubes with tiny pieces of…
Outdoor Learning Made Easy are running the following training courses this May in partnership with Cambium Sustainable and Fairfield Preparatory School: Forest School Leader Level 3 Award What is it? Become qualified and confident to lead Forest School sessions whilst improving your knowledge of child-based learning and your understanding of natural environments. When? 9th, 10th,…
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? For just £5 you can subscribe to our ‘Parents’ Membership’ for a whole year and download 6 different fun…
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 skills, many…
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
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 £5! That means, you get to start the year off with a beneficial good deed,…
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 tray…
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…
Outdoor Learning Made Easy is featured in the latest version of Green Parent Magazine.
After a year of hard work and preparation, Outdoor Learning Made Easy has launched its Parents’ Section. Hooray! Subscribe now to receive instant access to monthly outdoor activities. Let us take the stress out of occupying your children during weekends and school holidays by providing easy to use guidance for enjoying and exploring the outdoors. Extend…
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,…