Outdoor Learning Activities with Children

The list author says:
	"Best introductory outdoor learning book for primary school teachers to-date. BUY NOW!"

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	"A witty and original approach. Will suit older children to undertake independently and give teachers plenty of creative ideas too. Super book. Buy it!"

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	"Awesome! This is a great addition for forest school leaders as well as anyone who takes children camping. One of my favourite outdoor books."

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	"The title says it all. There's a great introduction which makes the link between the need for time outdoors helping children to understand green issues."

The list author says:
	"This book is a classic.  The ideas do need slight adaptation but the philosophy is sound.  It is a standard book used by outdoor educators in many countries."

The list author says:
	"This is Joseph Cornell's second book and a great complement to his first. The language is a little dated but the activites work with a wide variety of age groups."

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	"Takes the approach to implementing the curriculum from the Foundation Stage into Key Stage 1. One or two nice ideas for extending children's learning."

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	"This book has a good variety of activities such as weather watching, rock hunting, astonomy and observing nature.  Very useful if you need more ideas for projects."

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	"Just spotted this book! Positive reviews so I'll order and feedback in due course!"

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	"An American book which is full of interesting information on nature around the world.  Some sensible advice too for outdoor activities."

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	"Very helpful advice, information and ideas for way finding, orienteering, camping, problem solving, canoeing and other outdoor activities with 8-18 yr olds. Great comic illustrations."

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	"This book is fascinating. The author learned tracking and hunting from an Apache elder.  An interesting book for forest school leaders, scout leaders, etc."

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	"A useful introduction to constellations and their legends.  This is combined with simple activities and facts for young children."

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	"An American book with an unusual approach through themes such as curiosity, exploration, discovery, sharing and passion.  Many good ideas."

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	"This book provides 52 simple and straightforward nature activities to do outside with children, all year round. Useful if you lack confidence in this area.  Some great ideas, some obvious ideas."

The list author says:
	"The sequel to "I love dirt". It's simple ideas for 8-12 years old do outdoors with some interesting additional explanations."

The list author says:
	"A coffee table style book with substance.  Beautiful photographs and plenty of ideas.  An excellent general book if you need just one nature book."

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	"If you are an Enid Blyton fan, then this is a lovely book full of stories, poetry and information about the natural world.  It's dated in style and content but nevertheless useful."

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	"A lovely introduction to outdoor activities specifically aimed at teenagers."

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	"This is one in a series of 4 seasonal books which are based on practical experience from a children's nature and garden centre in Germany.  The approach is Waldorf and it makes an interesting read."

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	"This is a lovely technology book based on toys which can be made and used mostly outdoors."

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	"A really useful book for taking school children outdoors for physical pursuits such as orienteering, walks, adventure games and trails. Covers safety, planning and assessment too."

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	"There are lots of outdoor activities in this wee book which are simply good fun.  Not all are quite suitable for schools but you will have a laugh just reading some of the ideas!"

The list author says:
	"Not all the activities are outdoors but the principle of risk, challenge, exploration and adventure are common themes. Very enterprising and not entirely suitable for schools!!!"

The list author says:
	"Forget the science lab!  This book takes science right out of school into the grounds and beyond, e.g. to museums and industrial sites. A discursive book rather than lists of activities."