The Outdoor Ed School
The Outdoor Ed School
Making Outdoor Ed Easy and Accessible. If you are a teacher looking for exciting and fun ways to:1) Develop your students social skills2) Meet the national curriculums learning outcomes for outdoor ed. 3) Get your students active. Then you have found the right place! This podcast will walk you through how to provide meaningful team challenges, problem solving tasks, review models, and group discussion topics. You can find printable resources, videos, and online support free of charge on our website: www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk
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Feb 2, 2026
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Episodes
Teachers Team Challenges - Cliff-hanger 08.12.2023 6:56
This activity takes little to no equipment can be set up in less than 30 seconds. Are you looking for a review model to pair with this activity? Head over to our website to find loads more resources. www.theoutdooeredschool.co.uk/thehub
Outdoor Ed Resources - The Input - Output Model 06.12.2023 13:39
This model breaks down how we take in, process, and react to information. If you are looking for a simple but powerful mindset model then look no further. If you have any questions or I can support you in anyway please get in touch through our website: www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk
Teachers Team Challenge - All Aboard 04.12.2023 6:54
1 roll of masking tape + 10 minutes = A great team challenge! This activity is based of an adventure course classic, The all aboard. It takes just 60 seconds to set up. Start your day with an activity which get yours student's body and brain working. Check out our website for loads more FREE outdoor ed resources using the link below. www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk/thehub
Outdoor Ed Resource - Yerkes-Dodson Law 01.12.2023 9:21
The Yerkes-Dodson Law explores the relationship between pressure and performance. It suggests if you have too little or too much pressure you will perform poorly. However if you find the right balance you can reach peak performance. Do you like this model? Check out our website for loads more free outdoor ed resources. www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk
Teachers Team Challenges - Countdown 29.11.2023 6:45
This is an adaptation that a teacher created while providing the grid walk challenge. I thought it was so good I had to share with everyone else! This challenge pairs perfectly with the FAIL - first attempt in learning model. Head over to our website to download a session plan and find loads more great activities. P.S if you come up with any great ideas like this one let me know so I can share it...
Teachers Team Challenges - The Night Line 27.11.2023 9:38
Simple, Fun, and Packed full of communication development! This is another activity in our masking tap challenge series. Where we try to think of new ways for you students to take part in amazing low ropes activities in the comfort of your classroom. For free session plans, videos, and extra support head over to our website www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk.
The Hero's Journey - Teachers Outdoor Resources 22.11.2023 33:20
The hero's journey maps out the different experience the main character will have as they transform into a hero. In this podcast episode we will explore the 12 different stages in the hero's journey and we will discuss how you can use this as a goal / expectation setting tool. If you would like the supporting diagram you can download it from our free outdoor ed resources page. https://www....
The Masking Tape Challenges - Wild Woozy 20.11.2023 12:46
Welcome to episode 1 of the masking tape challenges. Over the next 4 episodes we are going to teleport a challenge course into your classroom so the your students can have fun and develop their social skills. This episode is explore the legendary Wild Woozy challenge. For the session plan and other great resources check out the hub by clicking the link below: https://www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk/o...
Teachers Resources - Challenge By Choice 17.11.2023 13:14
What is the difference between support and pressure? This model / idea gets your students to select the level of challenge they are happy to take on. It gives them the opportunity to set their own goals. If your looking for lots of great activities to pair this model with check out our website: www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk/thehub
Teachers Resources - Comfort - Stretch - Panic 15.11.2023 14:31
This model looks at the different states of mind your students could experience while taking part in an activity. Comfort - Stretch - Panic This model will level up your students outdoor activity day! For more free resources check out our website: www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk
Teachers Team Challenge - Grid Walk 13.11.2023 10:07
This activity only requires a roll of masking tape and can be delivered in your classroom. If you are looking for some review models, more team challenges, training courses, and so much more head over to the HUB by clicking the link below. https://www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk/thehub
Teachers Outdoor Ed Resources - 5 P's Review Model 08.11.2023 16:02
The 5 P's is a review model which identifies the different roles in a team. Like all things not all roles are positive. Once your students know the different roles that make up a team they need to think about what qualities each role will display during a challenge. If you are looking for an activity to accompany this review model check out our website by clicking the button below. https://www...
Teachers Team Challenge - Whispers 08.11.2023 10:28
In this episode we will transform a campfire game into a powerful team challenge. For more team challenges check out our website: https://www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk/
Teachers Team Challenge - Gridlock 06.11.2023 14:23
This a great challenge for KS3 and KS4. By far the hardest challenge we have talked about on the podcast to date but is great when paired with FAIL. First - Attempt - In - Learning For more content head over to the hub: https://www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk/thehub
Teachers Outdoor Ed Resources - FAIL 01.11.2023 11:04
This is a brilliant mindset tool. FAIL - First - Attempt - In - Learning Check out the hub for loads of challenges which pair perfectly with this model.
Teachers Team Challenge - The Floor Is Lava 31.10.2023 16:22
In this challenge we have blended an amazing team challenge called 'steppingstones' and a popular game 'Floor is lava' together. This super fun activity is filled will alternative learning outcomes and social skills development. For more resources head over to the hub on our website: https://www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk/thehub
Teachers Team Challenge - Thread The Hoop 30.10.2023 10:37
Welcome your students back from October half term with a quick and fun team challenge. Check out the hub for more team challenge ideas and loads more. https://www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk/thehub
Teachers Team Challenge - Stretch 23.10.2023 12:16
You will need some space for this team challenge but its worth it. Adaptable for all ages and needs, uses little to no equipment, and is packed full of learning outcomes. If you need a review model to help draw out the learning check out the HUB on our website. www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk
Teacher Team Challenges - Egg Drop 17.10.2023 16:48
This challenge fosters responsibility, organisation, creativity, and so much more. If you would like a printable session plan head over to our website: www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk
Teachers Team Challenges - 101 and Out 16.10.2023 8:06
If you are looking for an activity which is fun, easy to run, and is embedded with learning outcomes then try 101 and out. It only uses a few die. For more team challenges check out our website: www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk
Teachers Outdoor Ed - Group Discussions 12.10.2023 22:27
Group discussions... They are a brilliant way to get your students talking, working, and understanding each other a little better. However, if you just jump straight into a full class discussion you could be doing more damage than good. But with these simple top tips your students will be collaborating in no time. For more ideas and resources check out our website: www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk
Teachers Team Challenges - Picture Line 09.10.2023 14:34
Looking for a funny game which is packed filled with learning outcomes? Picture line is loads of fun but is also a great representation of how important communication is. If your looking for more great team challenges and other free outdoor Ed resources head over to our website www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk
Teachers Team Challenges - Many Hands One Clap 04.10.2023 9:30
No equipment, no setting up but filled with learning outcomes! Check out our website for loads of free outdoor Ed resources www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk
Teachers Team challenges - Do these challenges count as Outdoor Ed? 04.10.2023 7:04
This question popped up during a free weekly Outdoor Ed Q and A. If we can’t afford to provide students with outdoor ed experiences, then maybe we need to reinvent how it’s provided.
Teachers Team Challenge - The Human Knot 02.10.2023 14:34
A team challenge which using a no equipment and needs no setting up. Perfect to task to develop skills like communication, leadership, collaboration and problem solving!
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