This Guidebook is designed to support educators through the stumbling blocks they might encounter when bringing outdoor learning into their practice for the first time. Common questions such as “What do I do about the weather?” and “How do I meet my curriculum outside?” are answered by experienced educators within the pages of this resource.  

We hope this resource helps you connect children with nature wherever you are. 

We receive LOTS of questions about how to bring children outdoors! We created this resource to help answer some of your most frequently asked questions. Stay tuned for deeper dives into many of the topics covered.

Here are some tips from an educator on how to dress for teaching and learning outdoors! Includes tips for sun and insect protection, and how to stay warm and dry in wet and cold weather!

Here is a template to help you document play and corresponding curriculum connections.

Here are some helpful considerations for working with challenging behaviours outdoors! Includes potential scenarios where you might encounter challenging behaviours and how to approach them. 

Here is a podcast episode and some takeaways about supporting children with disabilities and exceptionalities outdoors.

What do you need to bring with you to bring learning outdoors? This resource outlines the items we have in our first aid backpack and our loose parts kit.

Here are some useful tips and strategies for navigating outdoor play in different weather conditions.

Use this presentation to make your case for outdoor play and learning in schools.