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We are @LtL_News in Scotland, the leading UK charity championing outdoor learning and play in every school day. #EverySchoolOutdoors

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Learning through Landscapes has determined that X no longer aligns with our organisational values, and we've therefore decided to leave the platform. We hope you'll join us on our other social media channels! Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date 👇ltl.org.uk/newsletter-sign-u…
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Has #OutdoorClassroomDay got you thinking about taking learning and play outside more often? Apply for a Local School Nature Grant, and you could get free staff training and £500 of outdoor equipment — but hurry! Applications close at midnight tomorrow ⏰ ltl.org.uk/projects/local-sc…

Learning through Landscapes - Grants

Apply for a Local School Nature Grant for the chance to get free staff training and £500 worth of outdoor learning equipment for your school.

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Happy Outdoor Classroom Day! 🤗 Thank you to everyone getting involved today. Make sure to tag us in your #OutdoorClassroomDay posts using the hashtag on Instagram, X, and Facebook — we can't wait to see how you celebrate!
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Making last minute plans for #OutdoorClassroomDay? Visit our website to download free curriculum led outdoor activities for every age group! We can't wait to see what you get up to tomorrow 👀 Activities 👉 ltl.org.uk/free-resources/

Outdoor Lesson Ideas Archives - Learning through Landscapes

Bring your curriculum to life with outdoor lesson ideas that are creative, inclusive, and easy to implement.

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Outdoor Classroom Day@OutdoorClassDay6 Nov 2024
Tomorrow is #OutdoorClassroomDay! We hope you're as excited as we are 🤩 There’s still time to get involved on 7 November! Just register your school, class, or household on our website, then get ready to step outdoors this Thursday! Sign up 👉outdoorclassroomday.com
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#OutdoorClassroomDay is almost here, but there's still time to sign up to get involved! ⏰ If you're looking for last minute ideas for celebrating on Thursday, why not browse the resources on our website for some inspiration? Sign up 👉 outdoorclassroomday.com
A graphic featuring an image of a smiling child collecting autumn leaves in a woodland. The words '3 days to go!' are written in white along the bottom of the image, and the Outdoor Classroom Day logo is overlaid in the top left corner.

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It was great to welcome P7 pupils from @StJohnsPriHam and @QuarterPS_SLC to join us during our Halloween event #itsSLC @LtLScotland @EducationSLC
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One week to go until #OutdoorClassroomDay! 🥳 There's still time to join in on 7 November! Sign up now or visit our website to find ideas and inspiration for your outdoor activities next week. What are your plans for the day? Visit 👉 outdoorclassroomday.com
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There's still time to apply for a Local School Nature Grant! ⏰ Before applications close on 8 November, take a closer look at the outdoor learning training on offer, and how CPD delivered by our specialist team could benefit you and your staff 👇 ltl.org.uk/news/local-school…

Local School Nature Grants: How can outdoor learning training benefit you?

Applying for a Local School Nature Grant? Take a closer look at the outdoor learning training on offer through this project.

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Outdoor learning and play have measurable socio-emotional, academic, and wellbeing benefits. That's why we must ensure that every child can enjoy them. Read our blog post to explore ways to make your practice safe, accessible, and inclusive of girls. 👉 ltl.org.uk/news/making-outdo…

Making outdoor learning and play inclusive of girls

The outdoors is for everyone — explore four ways to ensure that outdoor learning and play is safe, inclusive, and accessible for girls.

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University of Exeter News@UniofExeterNews18 Oct 2024
New research co-led by @DrHelenDodd from @ExeterMed has found from the age of two, girls are playing outside in nature less than boys. These "concerning" findings and implications have been covered by the @guardian. theguardian.com/education/20…

Girls play outside less than boys even at two years old, UK survey reveals

Researchers shocked at discovery that gender difference in physical activity appears to begin so early in life

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It's #WorldTeachersDay 💚 Thank you to teachers around the world for the incredible, important work you do. We're especially grateful to those of you who help children enjoy the benefits of connecting with nature by taking learning and play outdoors — thank you!
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Learning and playing outdoors enriches the curriculum, promotes good wellbeing, and empowers climate action by connecting pupils with nature 🌍 Let's make time outdoors part of every child’s school day — sign up for #OutdoorClassroomDay on November 7! 👉 outdoorclassroomday.com
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Look at these fantastic natural portraits by the pupils at @StGerardsWidnes! 🌿 Would you like to create portraits inspired by Arcimboldo with your class? Download our free outdoor lesson idea now! Download 👉 ltl.org.uk/resources/arcimbo…
St Gerard's Catholic Primary & Nursery School@StGerardsWidnes19 Sep 2024
A very creative #StGerardsOutdoorLearning for Class1. We created natural portraits inspired by Acrimboldo, thanks to @LtL_News #StGerardsArt. We went on a scavenger hunt and collected leaves, twigs and berries. We had free play making mud-cakes. 🧁
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The Forest Kindergarten approach involves taking young children into local green spaces for memorable learning experiences 🌲 Want to learn more? Visit our Forest Kindergarten hub for activities, guidance, helpful videos, and upcoming training courses 👇 ltl.org.uk/forest-kindergart…

Learning through Landscapes - Forest Kindergarten

Forest Kindergarten, where children learn through nature, fostering creativity and connection to the environment.

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Want to use the outdoors more this session? Check out this post from @LtL_News for some tips to get started with your own outdoor classroom…
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Feeling nervous about stepping into the outdoor classroom this year? 🌱 We asked educators across every age group to share their advice for teaching outdoors. Read the whole blog series, starting with some general tips for outdoor learning beginners 👇 ltl.org.uk/news/top-tips-for…
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Children in P2 and P3, hard at work using palm drills to make holes in wooden discs. #outdoorlearning @LearnOutdoors @LtLScotland @LfSAngus
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🍃1 WEEK TO GO until #BeActive Monday! Our partner @LtL_News get 'Naturally Creative Outdoors' with this fantastic activity. Get ready to take part in #ScottishChildrensHealthWeek from 2-8 Sep and check it out here 👉childrenshealthscotland.org/… #MyHealthMyRights #BeMoreBear #SCHW
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EdScot LfS@EdScotLfS22 Aug 2024
Sincere thanks to the inspiring team @OakgrovePri @EdISGlasgow for sharing their #LearningforSustainability #LfSforAll #Target2030 journey with us 🌈 🦋 🌻 @LfSScotland @IDEAScotland @KSBScotland @LtLScotland @flunkerts @NatureScot 👇🏿👇🏽👇🏻
Education Scotland@EducationScot22 Aug 2024
What is Learning for Sustainability? We’ll be sharing a new series of short videos and practice examples to help answer this! Watch this space. For now, here's a sneak preview of practitioners from Oakgrove Primary School discussing how LfS is at the heart of what they do.
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We are delighted to invite you to a free in-person event, open to members and non-members alike, on Saturday 7th September - Play in the Climate Emergency, held at Queen Margaret University. This will be a presentation and discussion on play in the climate emergency. (1/3)
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Climate School 180 aims to inspire and deliver quality climate change education to every child and young person 🌍 Would you like to become one of our 180 partner schools for this amazing project? Applications for round two close on 25 October! Apply 👉 ltl.org.uk/projects/climate-…
Two secondary school pupils examining trees in their school grounds as part of outdoor learning about climate change and biodiversity.

ALT Two secondary school pupils examining trees in their school grounds as part of outdoor learning about climate change and biodiversity.

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Tes Scotland@TesScotland9 Aug 2024
Schools grounds in Scotland and the case for ‘urgent’ change - a modern education system must prioritise #outdoorlearning, says Matt Robinson of @LtLScotland tes.com/magazine/teaching-le… @tes

Schools grounds in Scotland and the case for ‘urgent’ change

A modern education system must prioritise outdoor learning and push beyond the stifling realities of asphalt, vandalism and tired school buildings, says Matt Robinson

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