A treasure trove of exciting ideas and inspiration for getting young children outside and active. This section is packed with posts highlighting a wide variety of fun, age-appropriate activities that encourage kids to explore the great outdoors.
Kick off the school year with easy outdoor learning activities that build community, reduce stress, and spark curiosity. Discover simple first-week ideas to take learning outside—no outdoor experience needed!
Storytelling outdoors is a great way to integrate literacy skills with your outdoor learning time. Simple strategies to help you take storytelling outside.
Easy crafts to take dramatic play outdoors with your students. Help enrich outdoor play with these fun and low-prep craft activities.
Must have tools for outdoor dramatic play to inspire your young students and immerse them in a world of creative play.
Find ideas for early years teachers to take dramatic play outdoors and experience the creative and social-emotional benefits of outdoor learning.
8 Spring STEM activities for outdoor learning. Take science, technology, engineering, and math outside and learn from nature.
10 easy outdoor learning activities for spring. Get outside with your students and enjoy the magic of spring.
Check out these birding activities for outdoor education for some fun and easy ways to help your students connect with our feather friends.
Helpful tips and safety guidelines for teaching fire building in outdoor education with elementary students.
7 tips for teaching in the cold for elementary school teachers. Embrace winter outdoor education with your students!