The whistle game
A firm favorite with us, children and teachers. This simple game is invaluable for settling a class outside and getting them ready for learning.
Managing class behaviour
Grow to School research reveals that the prime concern for teachers on taking their class outside is behaviour. This video is designed to support any teacher take any class outside with tips and tricks to ensure everyone, including you, benefits from being outdoors.
Teamwork
In this video we explore how teamwork can be improved and supported to ensure that everyone stays on task, engaged and enjoying their learning.
Challenging behaviour
This video offers ideas and practical solutions to help support children who struggle to regulate their emotions while outside. Being outside has so many health and well-being benefits, but for some, the additional adrenaline rush is too much and they can become unruly. With a variety of ideas to help you support them and prevent a crisis, with the aim that everyone can reap the benefits of being outside.
Deepening learning
This video explores ways to encourage a deeper learning experience when outside. Designed for teachers and classes who are used to being outside, it also highlights the benefits of regular outdoor learning. The children in this video have had weekly lessons for the whole of key stage 2 and their teamwork and engagement is impressive.
Top ten tips for successful outdoor learning
A little planning helps any outdoor activities run a lot more smoothly. Take a look at our top ten tips for making your outdoor learning a success.
Working in playgrounds
This video demonstrates how having little or no green space does not reduce the experience for your class. Being outside anywhere offers great opportunities to get creative and stimulate young imaginations.
