Take creative writing lessons outside with these ideas for generating characters and expanding vocab including adaptations for EYFS KS1 or KS2. As well as the benefits of fresh air and exercise, the enjoyment factor and the wellbeing effects of green spaces, outdoor experiences are also crucial for children’s development. Young brains grow through experimenting with different textures, hearing different sounds, inhaling different smells. Even germs (in small amounts) are needed to develop healthy immune systems. This activity outside, using natural materials and moving, while they create interesting characters for story-writing. Plus it includes variations to adapt to different ages and ability levels, as well as ideas for taking it further.

Make connections, improve retention of information and deepen understanding with these outdoor mind-mapping activities suitable for any subject. Includes ideas for differentiating and adapting to different age groups. As well as the benefits of fresh air and exercise, the enjoyment factor and the wellbeing effects of green spaces, outdoor experiences are also crucial for children’s development. Young brains grow through experimenting with different textures, hearing different sounds, inhaling different smells. Even germs (in small amounts) are needed to develop healthy immune systems. The activities in this resource require only simple equipment and can be adapted to different curriculum areas, topics and subjects.

Take writing lessons outside using natural resources to inspire and plan stories. Instructions for each activity, adaptations for different ages and abilities. As well as the benefits of fresh air and exercise, the enjoyment factor and the wellbeing effects of green spaces, outdoor experiences are also crucial for children’s development. Young brains grow through experimenting with different textures, hearing different sounds, inhaling different smells. Even germs (in small amounts) are needed to develop healthy immune systems. These activities use easily available natural materials (such as sticks, leaves and stones) suitable for EYFS right up to Year 6. From simple creativity and oral storytelling to teaching aspects of plotting and structure.

Teach spellings outside with active practical activities using natural resources, suitable for EYFS up to Year 6 including differentiated challenges. As well as the benefits of fresh air and exercise, the enjoyment factor and the wellbeing effects of green spaces, outdoor experiences are also crucial for children’s development. Young brains grow through experimenting with different textures, hearing different sounds, inhaling different smells. Even germs (in small amounts) are needed to develop healthy immune systems. This resource includes instructions for each outdoor spelling activity and suggestions for supporting or adding further challenge. Can be used to learn anything from simple CVC words to complex multisyllabic vocabulary.

Active outside activities to teach segmenting into syllables for spelling, with suggestions for differentiating and adapting for different ages. As well as the benefits of fresh air and exercise, the enjoyment factor and the wellbeing effects of green spaces, outdoor experiences are also crucial for children’s development. Young brains grow through experimenting with different textures, hearing different sounds, inhaling different smells. Even germs (in small amounts) are needed to develop healthy immune systems. This activity can be used in phonics to sound out words into phonemes or with older children to segment words into syllables. All you need is few sticks to take spelling out of the classroom and off the paper.

Make learning letter formation fun by going big and taking it outside. Includes activity instructions as well as adaptations and variations. As well as the benefits of fresh air and exercise, the enjoyment factor and the wellbeing effects of green spaces, outdoor experiences are also crucial for children’s development. Young brains grow through experimenting with different textures, hearing different sounds, inhaling different smells. Even germs (in small amounts) are needed to develop healthy immune systems.

Daisies - the free sustainable environment-friendly maths resource growing in the grass! Ideas for across the maths curriculum from Nursery up to Y6. As well as the benefits of fresh air and exercise, the enjoyment factor and the wellbeing effects of green spaces, outdoor experiences are also crucial for children’s development. Young brains grow through experimenting with different textures, hearing different sounds, inhaling different smells. Even germs (in small amounts) are needed to develop healthy immune systems. Take Maths lessons outside with these activities that use daisies (or any other flower you have access to). With ideas for every age range and covering topics including number, problem-solving, measurement and data handling.

Take Maths lessons outside with part whole models activities for addition, subtraction, number problems and fractions. EYFS, KS1, KS2 + differentiation ideas. As well as the benefits of fresh air and exercise, the enjoyment factor and the wellbeing effects of green spaces, outdoor experiences are also crucial for children’s development. Young brains grow through experimenting with different textures, hearing different sounds, inhaling different smells. Even germs (in small amounts) are needed to develop healthy immune systems. These activities show how you can use both natural materials and easily available equipment to create part-whole models outside, along with suggestions for using to meet a variety of curriculum objectives across the primary age range.

A reflective journal prompt for each day in April suitable for both children and adults to support emotional regulation and self awareness. Connect as a class or family by using these together and you will learn more about how to support each other through the tough times and celebrate the good times. Alternatively, use this on your own as part of quiet daily self-care time to explore your own thoughts and feelings. And remember - journaling doesn’t have to be a written activity. You can draw, doodle or simply talk about your ideas.

Take Maths lessons outside with these activities for understanding inequalities and comparing number or fractions. EYFS, KS1, KS2 + differentiation ideas. As well as the benefits of fresh air and exercise, the enjoyment factor and the wellbeing effects of green spaces, outdoor experiences are also crucial for children’s development. Young brains grow through experimenting with different textures, hearing different sounds, inhaling different smells. Even germs (in small amounts) are needed to develop healthy immune systems. This activity requires simply gathering a few sticks and then using any small natural objects (stones, conquers, leaves etc.). It can used to teach a variety of objectives from the KS1 and KS2 Maths curriculum, and includes suggestions for adapting and differentiating.

Take art outside, with this activity which includes adaptations for different ages and abilities as well as suggested links to artists. As well as the benefits of fresh air and exercise, the enjoyment factor and the wellbeing effects of green spaces, outdoor experiences are also crucial for children’s development. Young brains grow through experimenting with different textures, hearing different sounds, inhaling different smells. Even germs (in small amounts) are needed to develop healthy immune systems. This activity uses freely available natural materials for art lessons, saving money and the environment at the same time!

A calendar with daily brain hacks suitable for adults and children alike. The brain is our most complex organ, consisting of around 100 billion specialised cells, yet we know less about how it functions than we do about the vastness of the universe or the depths of the ocean! Nevertheless, the little we do know is powerful. By understanding more about how our brain works, we can utilise it more effectively. The Mindful March Calendar has daily prompts for enhancing learning, hacking mental health and fuelling creativity.