Bringing Literacy to Life: Moving Beyond the Classroom Walls 📚🌳
👉Last week in preperation for our writing lesson, my studnets brought our class book Arthur and the Golden Rope to life! Together, we explored Arthur’s incredible journey across the ocean to the Land of the Gods, mapping journey and the challenges he faced using chalk on the playground (including his battle with the mighty KRAKEN🐙). […]
Taking Science Week 2026 Outdoors! 🔬🧪🌿
👉This year, we are bringing STEM to life at our International School through the power of storytelling and nature connection! This Monday, I delivered “Top Secret” letters from some very special local wildlife characters, each facing a unique STEM engineering dilemma. Our junior scientists will be tasked with solving problems for:• Syd the Red Squirrel […]
I am Proud To Have Presented At The Institute For Outdoor Learning International Conference
On Friday, shortly after dismissing my class, I grabbed a couple of coffees, threw on a fresh hoodie, fixed the hair and went straight into presenting my seminar on developing and facilitating an outdoor learning programme for my primary school organisation. My aim was to speak from the heart, sharing the ups, downs, special moments, […]
Learning Outdoors: A Digital-Natural Blend
I often get asked about my approach to learning outdoors. While I’m advocate for hands-on discovery with natural materials, I’ve also enjoyed combining edtech—specifically, the iPad. I find it a useful tool for bridging the gap between the outdoors and the classroom, creating an engaging experience for learners. Here’s how I use iPads to enhance […]
Learning English Outdoors: Phonics Fun in the Sun 🌞
The suns out!!! It’s the perfect time to take learning outdoors! Today, our brilliant KS1 EAL(English ad a second language) learners embarked on an exciting alphabet hunt across the playground! But the fun didn’t stop there! We brought the learning full circle by using our trusty phonics disks to build different words. This hands-on approach […]
Miniature Gardens: Bring nature into the classroom
The KS2 children had a wonderful time learning about their class book “The Hobbit” while designing and growing their own “Shire” inspired gardens. Benefits of minianture gardens: 1.Hands-on learning: Develops fine motor skills and observation abilities. 2.STEM education: Explore plant life cycles, ecosystems, and geology. 3.Creativity: Encourages imaginative play and problem-solving. 4 Sustainability: Teaches about […]
Outdoor Learning: Benefits Teacher’s Aswell
Teaching in a traditional classroom can sometimes feel like a whirlwind of noise, visual stimuli, and schedules. This can be especially challenging for neurodivergent educators who may find the sensory overload overwhelming. How Outdoor Learning Can Benefit Teachers Sensory Break: Spending time outdoors provides a much-needed sensory break. The natural environment offers a calmer, less […]
Proud Moment: I Presented At My First Conference
Proud moment! Another step in the right direction. Just wrapped up my first conference presentation at Practicle Pedagogies 2024. It’s been a rollercoaster ride the past few years, filled with my fairshare of self-doubt and challenges to overcome. But I continue to push myself outside my comfort zone in order to develop into the educator […]
Continual Professional Development: Not just about ticking boxes
Continual Professional Development (CPD) isn’t just about ticking boxes – it’s a journey of growth for both educators and students. Here are some things I have learned from others and from my own experiences: 🤝 Collaborative and Flexible – Effective CPD should be reflective and collaborative. When participants are actively involved in CPD sessions, it’s […]
Discovering Math in Nature Through Patterns, Shapes, Natural Materials and More…
Venture outside the classroom and into the natural world, where mathematics isn’t just numbers on paper but a visible part of our environment. This blog will explore learning math outside through finding patterns in nature, using scavenger hunts to enhance learning, using natural materials for number work and revealing how symmetry and shapes manifest in […]