Outdoor Classroom Day
Suitable for all schools and nurseries.
Overview
Education phase
Category of activity
SupportingTypes of activity
How it helps
- Encourages class participation and team work
- Can be linked with curriculum subjects
- Allows children to explore their local environment
Useful Links
Visit the Outdoor Classroom Day websiteAbout the activity
Join the global Outdoor Classroom Day campaign so your pupils can experience the benefits of outdoor learning and play.
Outdoor Classroom Day is an annual event that takes place in May and aims to get as many children as possible outside for at least one lesson in the school day and for playtimes to be celebrated. You can take part as a class or get your whole school involved!
Find out the date for the next Outdoor Classroom Day and register your school to take part on the campaign’s website.
Activity steps
Step 1
Get ready - Visit the Outdoor Classroom Day website (see Resources) to find out more about how you can get involved and register your school
Step 2
Plan the day - With your school travel working group, eco-council and/or TfL Explorers Ambassadors decide on how you’d like to celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day at your school
Step 3
Shout about it - Promote the activities you’re planning and their benefits to the wider school community with posters and an article in the newsletter or on the website
Step 4
Empty the classroom - Spend the day outside learning and discovering the local environment with your pupils. Remember to take photos and use #OutdoorClassroomDay on social media to join in the global conversation!
Step 5
Tell your story - Sign in to TfL Travel for Life to add your story and include pupils’ feedback. Explain the activity and add photos, lesson plans and any posters or promotional materials. Feedback to your borough officer