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The Surprising Benefits of Outdoor Learning
The Surprising Benefits of Outdoor Learning

During my own childhood and Primary Schooling, back in the 1980’s. I have very clear and distinct memories of how cool my school was. With my local Primary School being a diverse and exciting place, where I was not only lucky enough to be inspired by the world around me, but also by the bold and inspirational individuals who led us along this beautiful learning journey. One thing was clear, I really enjoyed learning from the Great Outdoors.

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‘Thoughts and Stories from the Great Outdoors’

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Creative Thinking, Education, Inspiring, Life, Outdoor Learning, Outdoor Play, Outdoors, WritingGareth MateOutdoor Learning, Outdoors, Learning, Fun, Creative, Creative Thinking, Enjoyment, Education, Outside, Get Back to Nature Comments
Children should be embracing the Outdoors
Children should be embracing the Outdoors

Children should be embracing the outdoors.

My thoughts and response to the proposals set out by Education Minister Damian Hinds and his encouraging words about children utilising the outdoors as a creative learning tool. To learn in the outdoors and to incorporate good practice back in the classroom.

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Education, Inspiring, Motivation, Nature, Outdoors, Learning, Outdoor LearningGareth MateEducation, Outdoors, Outdoor Learning, Learning, Thoughts and Stories, Thoughts, Practical Skills, Skills Comments