The Outdoor Ed School

At The Outdoor Ed School we provided this activity just before the Easter holidays every year. It's a great activity to get your student outside, active, and developing their navigation skills. To watch our compass intro video head to our website: www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk

While providing an orienteering session for a school I stumbled onto this great metaphor. Identify your starting point and your end point (goal). Choose the best route for you. Then start your journey to success. Don't forget to keep track of your progress. www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk

All you need is a few cups and some water. This competitive challenges gets you students thinking about resource management, game tactics, partnerships, and loads more.

This activity gets your students thinking, active, and working as a team. With the help of your students it will take you less than 30 seconds to set up. You can adapt this activity to meet all ages and abilities.

In this episode I share a quick snippet of what was discussed at the Odyssey event last week.

If you looking for a feedback model which rolls off the tongue than this isn't the right model for you. If you are looking for a model which is user friendly and produces thoughtful feedback than give this a go! Trying pairing it with one of the team challenges from the hub. www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk/thehub

This is a great way to get your students brains working. It asks your students to work together, be creative, and think quickly. This can also be used to help students retain complex instructions. If you would like more outdoor ed resources check out our website: www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk

Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs is a motivational psychology theory which used by the outdoor industry to promote planning and preparation for residentials and expeditions. If you have any questions about Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs or you would like other great outdoor resources head over to our website. www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk

If you have some scrap paper / newspaper and sellotape then you have everything you need for this activity. Your key stage 1 and 2 students will love it! For other activities and review models check out our website: www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk

In todays episode I am joined by Nathan Sherratt an active football referee and the managing director for The Third Team. The Third Team supports referees with resilience & mental toughness, to enhance performance, and improve mental health. If you like what you hear check out Nathans free resources and blog on his website. https://thethirdteam.co.uk/

This is almost a stand alone episode... This isn't a team challenge, problem solving, or review model. But it can be used to support all three. Letters to future self is a brilliant activity to pair with the hero's journey. It's even better if you provide it on a residential or courses.

In this episode you get two for one! We will talk through two different team challenge ideas which you can provide with just a tarp / blanket. For more ideas and review models check out our website. www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk

This challenge is ideal for key stage 3 and 4 students. If you are looking for a challenge which only requires a pencil and focuses on resilience and leadership then this is the challenge for you. Check out our website for more challenges and reviews. www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk

The Human Alphabet summarises this activity pretty well. Check out or website for lots of free review models to support this activity. www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk

If you are looking for a great icebreaker challenge which only requires a ball try this one. It is ideal for key stage 1 and 2 students. You can adapt the challenge to increase and decrease the difficulty to suit all needs. Check out our website for support and more ideas. www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk

This is a handy reminder that not everything comes naturally to you but often the most rewarding things require a little effort!

Join me and Dr. Lauran Kerr-Heraly as we discuss the importance of alternative learning programs. Lauran is an experienced professor who has created a coaching program which supports students and their families to develop a growth mindset. The courses have been develop using the latest neuroscience evidence. You can expect to find loads of amazing top tips to beat procrastination and master time m...

This model feels similar to the SMART goal setting model. You will need to provide goal identifying section prior to using this model. Think of this framework as a tool to which helps the user to create a pathway to success. For more support get in touch through our website: www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk

This goal setting framework is a great tool to help the user to identify their goal, create a pathway, check its achievable, and create a time line. S.M.A.R.T goals: S - Specific M - Measurable A - Achievable R - Relevant T - Time Bound If you need support get in touch through our website. www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk

The 5 C's is a great goal setting tool ideal for short and long term planning. If you want to start 2024 by developing your students visualisation skillset then this is the episode for you. For short term planning pair this tool with one of the team challenges on The Outdoor Ed School website. For long term planning use this tool to create a 1 month, 12 month or 5 year plan. For additional sup...

If you are looking for a goal setting tool then look no further. The GROW model brakes down the goal setting and planning phase into bite size chucks. This is a great tool to introduce during team challenges and problem solving activities so when your need to created a long term plan they know what to do. Check out our website for loads more free resources: www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk

This model give both you and your students a framework to deliver constructive feedback. BOOST stands for Balanced - Observed - Objective - Specific - Timely. For loads more review models, team challenges, problem solving tasks and more check out our website: www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk

If you are looking for an activity which is fun, festive and still supports your students to develop their social skills then try this one. Try pairing this activity with the AID model when reviewing the learning outcomes. If you need any support delivering this activity head over to our website: www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk/thehub

Simple to remember, quick to explain, and effective. This review model can be delivered both as a self reflection task or as a guided review. If you need any support using this model you can find our contact details on our website: www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk/thehub

This model supports you to reframe the language you use. It promotes the use of questions to identify and replicate positive behaviours. This is stage 3 in the growth mindset training course. What to explore the other two sections? Check out the HUB on our website. www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk/thehub