A great resource for all early years and primary teachers interested in Outdoor learning on the excellent Juliet Robertson blog:-
Category: Outdoor Learning
Heritage Hero Awards for pupils
A great website and award for children celebrating our local cultural heritage. If you are familiar with the John Muir Award, this is very similar but perhaps easier to access.
The link is below: https://archaeologyscotland.org.uk/learning/heritage-hero-awards/
Some useful links to blogs, ideas and resources
Grounds for Learning https://www.ltl.org.uk/scotland/
Woodland Trust (Learning Pack included!) https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/get-involved/schools/curriculum-linked-resources/outdoor-learning-pack/
Pintrest Boards https://uk.pinterest.com/edutopia/outdoor-learning/
Outdoor Classroom Day Resources https://outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/resources/
Play Scotland http://www.playscotland.org/
Midlothian Outdoor Learning Blog http://outdoorlearning.mgfl.net/
TES Outdoor Learning resources https://www.tes.com/articles/tes-collection-outdoor-learning
Research evidence on the impact of outdoor learning
Click on the link below for a list of research evidence to support the impact of outdoor learning. With thanks to East Ayrshire’s Natalie White.
How to make kids love being outside!
An old but good post by the Washington Post on how to make children enjoy being outdoors:
Great British Wildflower Hunt: take Part
Take part here: Great British Wildflower Hunt
Bug Life Resources
Great resources if you want to encourage “Bugs” in the school grounds and garden! Follow the link
https://www.buglife.org.uk/activities-for-you/wildlife-gardening