Outdoor Learning
Published on Oct 22, 2018
Possible Improvements of a Local Outdoor Classroom
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Beautiful Local Outdoor Classroom
This picture is the actual Outdoor classroom I will be commenting on.
Positive Aspects:
-Various student seating
-Structurally sound
-Easy access to the school
Photo by Jean Lemoine
-Surrounded by nature
-Different ground areas (grass, wood chips, sand)
-Sufficient cover from the elements
Picture of the seating and ground cover of the learning area
Picnic tables placed under the tree for better cover of elements
Replace wood chips surrounding seating area with pea gravel or grass for better sitting experience
Photo by Sabrina Bachmann
Install a learning station with a thermometer, rain catcher and sundial
Increase learning capacity by adding raised flower beds with herbs or flowers nearby
Photo by London Permaculture
Bin with a set of clipboards & paper
(a wagon available for teacher use: books, crayons, rulers)
Photo by Sophie Mikat
Safe construction material (large weeping tiles, cones, buckets, gardening tools) for students to manipulate and transform: crawl spaces, reading area, play area
Include an area with loose parts
(bigger parts than in the classroom sensory bins)
Outdoor learning areas are wonderful for children; a simple picnic table under a tree or a full set up with multiple centres.
It gives children an opportunity to interact with nature and let their imagination flow.
Photo by Piron Guillaume
