Publications
A Practitioner’s Guide: Unpacking Pedagogy – Part 2
What is pedagogy? It’s in all the documents, but we are not really sure what it is…
Pedagogy is defined as the study of the methods and activities of teaching – but how does this relate to your work as an outdoor play practitioner? And how on earth do you pronounce it? Find out more here.
25.03.2021
Thursday Think Piece-Connection to Nature
For our first Thursday Think Piece we have a longer more informative blog from Jo Fitzpatrick- Learning Outdoors Development Officer here at Thrive Outdoors. This blog is a continuation on from Jo’s Tuesday Tips on the same subject of ‘Connection to Nature.
Read More16.03.2021
A Practitioner’s Guide: Forest Kindergarten Training
‘When we observed a Forest Kindergarten, I saw that the children were not afraid to climb trees to get mucky, but this is all positive risk taking. When children climb trees or get muddy, they are exploring and growing in resilience and confidence, it teaches them not to be afraid’- Mairead, Glasgow Clyde College
Read More04.08.2020
A practitioner’s guide: Handsfree handwashing
Part of Thrive Outdoors downloadable series of resources developed to support outdoor play. “Help – What is a tippy tap?” How can you make handwashing handsfree? Follow this guide to making your own tippy tap.
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