Episode 12: Creating engaging outdoor learning experiences with Niki Buchan

Posted On: Wednesday 8th March 2023

In this episode, International Educational Consultant and nature-based learning advocate, Niki Buchan,

offers practical suggestions

for

 creating a

positive

ethos for nature-based learning

in all

different types

of environments.

Taking learning outdoors

During her conversation with Alistair, Niki encourages practitioners to consider the following:

🌳 Take children’s learning beyond the setting by visiting local parks and utilising local amenities. 

🌼 Have arrangements in place with local suppliers and/or family members to help bring nature to the setting when it’s not always directly accessible on-site. 

🐛 Create a mini-beast or bug sanctuary on-site and encourage the children to support this – is it a sanctuary or a hotel?

💭 Plus, so much more! 

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