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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · 1d

Apply for the Happy By Nature Fund 📣

In partnership with @wwf.org.uk, we're offering grants, guidance, and support to help 10 schools transform their outdoor spaces for nature, learning, and play. Could your school be one of them? Visit out website to learn more!

Apply 👉 ltl.org.uk/projects/hap...

A graphic featuring a photo of two primary school children in red and grey school uniforms, laughing happily against the leafy backdrop of their school grounds as they enjoy an outdoor activity as part of the Happy By Nature programme. Over the photo, text reads "Apply for the Happy By Nature Fund until 9 November".

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Outdoor Classroom Day @outdoorclassroom.bsky.social · 5d

The next #OutdoorClassroomDay is four weeks today! 🥳

Will you join the global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor learning and play with your pupils? Sign up to Outdoor Classroom Day now to show your commitment to taking children outdoors on November 6!

Sign up: outdoorclassroomday.com

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · 10d

This #WorldTeachersDay, we want to thank teachers around the world for the incredible work you do 💚 We're especially grateful to those who help more children and young people enjoy the benefits of time in nature by taking learning and play outdoors during the school day. Thank you, teachers!

As part of Learning through Landscapes' Climate School 180 project, children gather on outdoor wooden seating with their teacher to discuss making changes to their school grounds.

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · 11d

Next Friday is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍

Ahead of 10 October, discover how outdoor learning and play support mental health and wellbeing, and what we're doing to help more children enjoy the benefits of time outdoors during the school day 👇 #WMHD2025
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Wellbeing: The impacts of outdoor learning and play | Learning through Landscapes

Discover what we're doing to help children enjoy the wellbeing benefits of outdoor learning and play, and why they're more important than ever before.

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · 15d

Have your say about Learning for Sustainability in Scotland 📢

The Exploring Learning for Sustainability survey seeks responses from a range of educators to help researchers understand how LfS practices are developing. Complete the survey before 27 October!

👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/for...

Please join this online survey and help us to better understand the national picture of Learning for Sustainability across Scotland. Please contact: Prof. Lizzie Rushton (lizzie.rushton@stir.ac.uk) and Dr Beth Christie (beth.christie@ed.ac.uk) for further information.

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · 16d

This Thursday is #NationalPoetryDay ✍️ What better way to celebrate than by taking lessons outdoors?

On our website, you can find everything you need to take poetry out into nature on 2 October. Why not get started with our advice for teaching literacy outdoors?

👉 ltl.org.uk/news/literacy-ou...

A primary school girl using her senses to write a nature poem about a tree in the school grounds. She is crouching on the grass and touching the bark of a tree trunk whilst writing on her clipboard.

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Outdoor Classroom Day @outdoorclassroom.bsky.social · 19d

Are you celebrating on November 6? 🥳

Will you spread the word by helping pupils tell local representatives why time outdoors is important? Read our post for advice for UK teachers or sign up for #OutdoorClassroomDay now!

Sign up: outdoorclassroomday.com/
Read: outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/...

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · 20d

We're excited to partner with @wwf.org.uk on the Happy By Nature programme 🌱

The Happy By Nature Fund offers schools a £10,000 grant and guidance from LtL, supporting pupils to enjoy nature-based play in nature-rich spaces. Learn more before applications open next month 👇
ltl.org.uk/projects/hap...

Happy By Nature | Learning through Landscapes

Led by WWF, the Happy By Nature programme aims to bring a daily dose of nature to every child, starting with those who need it most.

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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 29d

Nature should be part of the school day. 🍃

But for too many kids, it’s not.

And many parents what to see change. 👇

That’s why we’ve launched Happy By Nature, a national programme to help schools embed nature into learning, so that no child misses out on a daily dose of nature.

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · 22d

By applying abstract concepts to a real-life context, taking maths outdoors can help children to make sense of tricky ideas, embedding learning through hands-on experiences.

This #MathsWeekScot, discover 5 of our favourite outdoor maths lessons to try with your pupils 👇
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How to teach numeracy outdoors

Make maths come alive for your pupils with 5 ideas for teaching numeracy outdoors from early years to secondary school.

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · 29d

Did you know? We offer hundreds of curriculum-led outdoor lesson ideas, available to download for free!

Visit our website to browse activities by age and subject 👇

Outdoor learning ideas | Learning through Landscapes

Hundreds of free lesson ideas and activities for every age and subject area — ideal for curriculum-led outdoor learning and Forest School.

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · Sep 13

'Taking your class outdoors is like opening a bottle of pop. The first time you do it, it’s fizzy and high energy and exciting! However, it gets easier each time.'

Explore educators' tips for overcoming barriers to outdoor learning at primary school 👇

5 barriers to outdoor learning at primary school and how to overcome them

We asked educators to share their advice for overcoming some common obstacles to outdoor learning at primary school.

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Forest Kindergarten approach involves taking children into local green spaces for memorable learning experiences 🌲

Want to learn more? Take a look at our Forest Kindergarten page for activities, guidance, helpful videos, and upcoming courses 👇

Forest Kindergarten | Learning through Landscapes

Everything you need to implement a Forest Kindergarten approach at your early years setting, including activities, guidance, training and more...

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · Sep 9

There's still time to book your place on our Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning course! ⏰

If you want to level up your practice, join us in Stirling from 29 September where we'll equip you with the skills and knowledge to embed outdoor learning across the school community 👇
ltl.org.uk/outdoor-lear...

Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning | September 2025

On the 29-30 September 2025, we will be running a two-day course to equip practitioners with practical skills, knowledge and understanding to embed outdoor learning across their school.

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Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social · Sep 4

We were excited to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales to our Museum gardens today. During the visit they met some of the students helping to bring nature back to their schools through the National Education Nature Park programme.

Their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess of Wales standing outside the Natural History Museum, with Dr Sandra Knapp and Director Dr Doug Gurr. Behind them, the Museum building is visible.

Their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess of Wales with a number of young children in school uniforms, pointing at the children’s work.

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · Aug 31

Are you ready for International #LiteracyDay on 8 September? 📚

Read our post to discover how to teach literacy outdoors on the day, using our dedicated tips, tricks, and lesson ideas as guidance 👇
ltl.org.uk/news/literac...

How to teach literacy outdoors

If you would love to teach literacy outdoors but don’t know where to start, explore our lesson ideas and quick tips.

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · Aug 26

This new school year, embed outdoor learning throughout the curriculum! Book our Foundations Outdoors training for the whole team to take your practice to the next level 👇

Early Years: ltl.org.uk/training/early-y...
Primary: ltl.org.uk/training/primary...
Secondary: ltl.org.uk/training/seconda...

Children learning maths outdoors in their school playground.

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · Aug 23

In the wake of results day, pupils and teachers alike are feeling the pressure 📈

As we head into a new school year, discover how outdoor learning and play improve attainment, and what we’re doing to help educators harness the wellbeing benefits of teaching outdoors 👇
ltl.org.uk/news/attainment-...

Attainment: The impacts of outdoor learning and play | Learning through Landscapes

Discover how outdoor learning and play improve attainment, and what we’re doing to help schools harness the benefits of the outdoor classroom.

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · Aug 13

The Exploring Learning for Sustainability in Scotland survey seeks to better understand how LfS practices are developing across a range of schools and educational settings.

If you're an educator in Scotland, please complete the survey before 27 October: qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

A graphic featuring text which reads, 'Exploring Learning for Sustainability. Please join this online survey and help us to better understand the national picture of Learning for Sustainability across Scotland. Start by scanning the QR code.' Below the text and the QR code, there are logos for the University of Stirling, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Glasgow, and UCL Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Education. Below, more text reads, 'Please contact: Prof. Lizzie Rushton (lizzie.rushton@stir.ac.uk) and Dr Beth Christie (beth.christie@ed.ac.uk for further information.'

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · Aug 3

This Wednesday is #Playday2025! 🤸

From Bubble Play to Nature Bingo to Muddy Mark Making, take a look at our free outdoor activities to inspire your play on 6 August 👇
ltl.org.uk/free-resourc...

Outdoor learning ideas | Learning through Landscapes

Hundreds of free lesson ideas and activities for every age and subject area — ideal for curriculum-led outdoor learning and Forest School.

ltl.org.uk

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · Jul 30

Climate School 180 is an evidence-informed initiative to embed climate change education and outdoor learning across the curriculum 🌍

In our latest post, Project Manager, Holly Willmott, reflects on the project's impacts two years after launch, and looks to the future...
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Climate School 180: The story so far - Learning through Landscapes

Climate School 180 is an evidence-informed initiative to embed meaningful climate change education and outdoor learning across the curriculum. Project Manager, Holly Willmott, reflects on the impacts ...

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · Jul 23

Want to get a head start on improving your outdoor learning practice in the new school year? ✅

Our Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning Course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to embed outdoor learning across the whole school. Book your place now 👇
ltl.org.uk/outdoor-lear...

Lead Teacher in Outdoor Learning | September 2025

On the 29-30 September 2025, we will be running a two-day course to equip practitioners with practical skills, knowledge and understanding to embed outdoor learning across their school.

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · Jul 21

Have your say about your local play park!
The Scottish Government want to know about your local space to play - how often do you go, how long do you stay, and how could it be better?
Fill in this short form by the end of August to take part: forms.office.com/e/WkPx8TnJwW

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · Jul 18

A great way to get outdoors and connect with nature while contributing to a valuable citizen science project over the school holidays 🦋

Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · Jul 18

The Big Butterfly Count 2025 is here and butterflies need our help 🦋🚨

This isn't just a survey, it's a rescue mission, and we need everyone to get involved.

No lab coats. No science degrees. Just 15 minutes of your time. ⏱️

Get out for the count 👉 bigbutterflycount.org

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Outside Play Lab @outsideplayubc.bsky.social · Jul 9

"When kids play in nature, something changes. They become more present. They take risks, are eager to solve problems, and find joy in small discoveries." entrepreneurship.babson.edu/outdoor-play...

What Outdoor Play Taught Me About Entrepreneurship · Babson Thought & Action

Brian Fitzgerald, co-founder of Tinkergarten, reflects on decreasing children’s screen time and the importance of going outside.

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