Tag: nature
The great outdoors
The textures, smells, colours, and sounds of the outdoors are all there, waiting to be explored, write Suzi Hoskins and Claire Abercrombie.
If you're considering...
Playgrounds inspired by nature
Incorporating nature into school playgrounds offers a multitude of benefits for children's physical, mental, and emotional development, writes Alexandra Cook.
In an age dominated by...
Successful sensory walks
It’s a great way to relax, keep fit and get in touch with nature, writes Jess Wilkinson.
Sensory walks can help people with sight and...
Wellbeing and autism
James Beale on how people with autism experience nature-based exercise (NBEX)
Physical activity is good for us. It has physical and psychological benefits. Nature can...
Out and about with students
Matilda Miles on enriching students' lives in the natural environment.
Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) is about getting children and young people out and about,...
The twitch itch
Nicholas Watts on bird-watching and outside learning for people with learning differences.
Bird watching has the power to both stimulate and calm the senses. The...
Flex your independence muscle
Nick Liley enthuses about outdoor activity residential experiences for schools and families.
Short breaks and holidays can be a lifesaver for many young people with...
Climbing, balancing, noticing and exploring
Taking learning outside can lead to explorations that connect us to our senses and calm troubled minds, says Tina Stubbs, who is passionateabout the...
Taking learning outside
The great outdoors is one if the best resources available to teachers, writes Nick Lee
The draw of taking part in activities in the open...
Getting away from it all
Learning outside the classroom is a perfect way to engage and nurture kids with SEN, writes Victoria Wilcher.
In a recent article for the Guardian...
Book Reviews
Neurodiversity and Education
The authors of this publication combine extensive experience in the fields of education, neurodiversity, teacher training, tutoring and consultancy. Paul Ellis broadcasts regularly on...
