Outdoor learning

Outdoor learning is a great way to connect with nature and have fun. Forest School activities can incorporate art, craft, science, sensory play, and s

Making mud paint is perfect if you are planning a "dirt day' or are looking for dirt activities for kids. Mud painting is also a fun messy art activity for kids of all ages.

Tips for creating your own outdoor classroom full of ideas for making the most out of your outdoor learning space for preschoolers.

Spring is slowly approaching and it’s time to get planning on how you can make enrichment areas outdoors for them to play in. We found the best play areas you can easily create that will have your child happier than can be to get outside and play.

Nature craft project

Bean bag addition is a great outdoor game to play this summer! When the sun is shining and it’s not too hot, I love getting students outdoors to review. This game does just that. All you need to play this game is: – some outdoor space – sidewalk chalk – and bean bags I grabbed […]

Use elastic bands to create beautiful artwork with Nature using a weaving/threading technique. Great for fine motor and hand eye co-ordination.

Outdoor Classrooms provide a place for children to connect to nature. With so many areas where children are told "no" to the diverse ways they want to interact with nature, outdoor classrooms are often a "yes" place. Yes, please dig in the dirt. Yes, please dig with the log pieces. Yes, please climb on these fallen logs. I was introduced to the Nature Explore outdoor classroom concept as we developed a natural playscape at a local nature center. This research based process helped reign in…

A practival guide to running a forest school with over 40 lesson plans for forest school activities and useful forest school printables.

These outdoor education activities will allow your kids and/or students to continue learning outside while they burn off energy!