Kinesthetic learning, also known as tactile learning, is a learning style that involves physical activities and hands-on experiences. This approach can be particularly effective for young learners in enhancing their understanding and retention of information. One of the most powerful ways to promote kinesthetic learning in children is by utilising the great outdoors.
Read MoreIn today's world, where screens and schedules dominate, it is essential to encourage children to explore the creativity and wonders of nature. The great outdoors can be a vibrant canvas for children's art activities, providing an ideal combination of inspiration and education.
Read MoreAs an educator, no matter how engaging your lesson often is, a classroom might feel a little oppressive and boredom-inducing after a while. To further develop yourself as a teacher and support the children as learners, it is essential to freshen up the learning with new and exciting ideas. Learning Outdoors might be one such option.
Read MoreAs humans, we continue to rely upon the sun for energy sources, the earth for our food source, the trees for air, and water for drinking. Sadly, in today’s modern world and as we go about our busy daily lives, it is easy to take the water, air, and plants found all around us for granted. Regularly using and developing the practice of mindfulness begins to take us off autopilot and allows us to start to take stock of our lives. In turn, we begin to experience the present moment and, start to give gratitude for all the elements from the natural world that are continually here to support our daily lives.
Read MoreHere is the fourth list of ideas in my series of Creative Writing prompts. The purpose of these writing prompts is to encourage both children and adults to get outside, be inspired by their natural surroundings and start writing. This time our focus is Earth Day, which is celebrated on 22nd April.
Read MoreSpending time in nature can be hugely beneficial for all children; it can aid their development in a wide variety of ways. It can offer calm, a place to learn and enjoy outdoor activities. It is not something so commonly done in our modern world, so here are a few reasons why you should get outdoors and make the most of your natural surroundings.
Read MoreOutdoor residentials are vitally important for any child's well-being and educational development. In this post, I look at the effects of the COVID Pandemic and what impact this has had on residential visits overall and the importance of making sure they become an integral part of our school curriculum once things return to normal.
Read MoreHere is the second list of ideas in my series of Creative Writing prompts. The purpose of these writing prompts is to encourage both children and adults to get outside, be inspired by their natural surroundings and start writing. This time we focus on the Clouds.
Read MoreThis is the first piece of writing from my short writing extracts, all about nature and the outdoors. In this piece, I will focus on natural spaces and what they mean to me. Why they inspire me and continually motivate me to spend more of my time in the great outdoors.
Read MoreIs It Time For A Change? At this challenging time in our lives, it is now more important than ever to create and maintain a routine. It does not matter what that routine is, or what it looks like, but by establishing some form of regularity in our lives, means it can go along way to helping our overall mood, mental health and well-being.
Read MoreHere is the first list of ideas in my series of Creative Writing prompts. The purpose of these writing prompts is to encourage both children and adults to get outside, be inspired by their natural surroundings and start writing.
Read MoreLet’s write about the outdoors is my new initiative to get children writing about the outdoors. During this difficult time of self-isolating and homeschooling what better way to focus and develop our writing skills by writing about the outdoors. I have included writing prompts to inspire you to get writing and share your ideas.
Read MoreOutdoor activities and increased learning opportunities can have a significant impact on our lives. As a teacher, I know how important this is and within this new blog post, I hope to highlight the significance of these potential benefits. Read on to see if you agree.
Read MoreOver the summer holidays, and with valuable time on my hands. It was good to get outside and find the opportunity to explore some more locations in the Netherlands I don't necessarily have the chance to visit all that often. Read on and find out more about what the east has to offer.
Read MoreAfter reading all about the impressive work of Lizzie Carr and her Plastic Patrol initiative. We decided to take some of her great ideas and further develop them with our own, in order to create some amazing new designs for her trusty Stand Up Paddle Board and then write up our amazing work within a series of detailed newspaper reports.
Read MoreAs a teacher and outdoor enthusiast, I am continually looking for new ways to support and improve learning. This post highlights 3 great resources that can be used in the classroom and in the Great Outdoors, to help support and further develop personal development, as well as key learning skills.
Read MoreAn exciting Stone Age-inspired craft activity, that is ideal for all Key Stage 2 aged children, which can easily support any Stone Age Topic. It is a practical activity, and it can easily be implemented in the classroom or at home.
Read More50 Bucket list ideas to do in the Great Outdoors is a comprehensive list of fun activities that any child or adult can enjoy in their own free time. I hope these 50 ideas help to serve as inspiration and motivation and indeed help others get outside, enjoy the natural world around them, without spending large amounts of money on unnecessary extras.
Read MoreIt is time for me to GO GREEN in 2019. To cut back on all the unnecessary bad stuff and do more to help shape a positive future. Find out all about Going Green in 2019 in my latest Blog Post and why I think it is something we all should start to do in the year ahead. Together let us make a difference to the world we live in and begin to follow a more sustainable approach to life in general.
Read MoreChildren should be embracing the outdoors.
My thoughts and response to the proposals set out by Education Minister Damian Hinds and his encouraging words about children utilising the outdoors as a creative learning tool. To learn in the outdoors and to incorporate good practice back in the classroom.
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