Making our own robots using a boxcutter and a gluegun. We ended with a scavenger hunt.Activity...
BE – Robot project
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This inspirational toolbox offers readily accessible on-demand content on outdoor learning and risky or adventurous play that is relevant, practical and easy to apply.
Inequality in learning is an urgent issue, severely impacting in individual children’s life chances, and economies and societies around the world. There is growing evidence that learning through active (adventurous) play in the outdoors may present a solution to this problem of inequality. Many studies demonstrate the benefits of outdoor learning and learning through play, especially for early brain development – these include social, emotional, cognitive and physical benefits.
Teachers are asked to plan responsively and adopt a whole new teaching style, supporting the independent exploration and (risky) play of children in the outdoor environment. Research demonstrates how challenging this is and how many concerns this raises among teachers.
More and more, schools and teachers are looking for guidance and support to incorporate more experiential learning styles in the outdoors.
This toolbox aims to meet that need by offering a range of resources, and by sharing experiences, skills, methods and practical know-how with teachers and other relevant stakeholders.
BE – A Winter Walk
In this activity, we take the students out in the snow. The students are given a map with a route marked out. This route leads them to a place where they can play freely. If the route is not followed, they naturally won't reach the place where they can play. The...
BE – The Tree Plant Day
During this activity, the students will get acquainted with the wonderful world of trees, shrubs, and plants. The students will be tasked with planting a tree or shrub. Throughout the afternoon, they will learn that there are actually many important aspects to...
BE – Silly Walks
During this activity, students are introduced to the various aspects of slapstick comedy. This style of acting is presented using superheroes and artworks, utilizing the environment as a playground.[iframe width="1200" height="620"...
BE – Reading Outside The Classroom
During this activity, students familiarize themselves with a specific language observation element. This linguistic element is explained through a fragment from a book. After this is clarified for all students, they are given the opportunity to read independently and...
BE – Professor Mad Head
In this activity, students will receive a visit from Professor Knetter. This professor has a problem - he has lost the keys and code to his laboratory. The students will search the school grounds for the keys and code. Once inside the lab, they will conduct various...
BE – Light in The Dark
Students embark on a journey with their teacher through the darkness. During the early school hours, it is often still dark around the school grounds. Students have the opportunity to take a walk in the surroundings using a map as their guide. They are only allowed to...
BE – The Cave Race
During this activity, students embark on an exploration through an improvised cave. Within the cave, students must navigate various obstacles. Once through the cave, they can find a letter. When all letters are found, students proceed to form a word.[iframe...
BE – Fire place
During this activity, children learn to make fire using a step-by-step guide. They need to utilize their reading skills to achieve a beautiful and well-burning fire. If they succeed, they can roast their marshmallows to eat afterward. In short, they must employ all...
