As the Forest School movement gains popularity among UK educators teachers are increasingly recognising the benefits of creative outdoor play. But how can busy primary school teachers fit regular high quality outdoor learning into an already crowded timetable? How can they plan a range of rich imaginative & creative experiences that build up into full topics? & how can they translate the excitement & engagement that they find out doors into increased enthusiasm & attainment indoors? Learning on your doorstep integrates creative outdoor play with curricular attainment while increasing the challenge enjoyment & professional development of the teachers using it. The book presents a series of topics which channel the childrens outdoor experience into writing outcomes to reflect the current Primary Framework for Literacy. Using child-led kinaesthetic teaching & learning techniques each topic helps teacher & class build an imaginary world to explore &
Includes:: Session plan tables to enable teachers to easily access relevant information; collaborative activities games & drama to stimulate discussion; photo-copiable items such as letters imaginary maps & animal fact jigsaws; optional classroom follow-up activities & a final writing task; tips on how to prepare & resource each session. Guidance on adapting for different abilities & ages is also given along with curriculum links & pedagogical rationale to let primary teachers put creative outdoor play at the centre of the primary teaching timetable. The ideas in this book are suitable for implementation in any school environment using resources commonly found in the stock cupboard or home. All you will need to add is some preparation & imagination!