Sarah Seaman 
The Muddy Puddle Teacher [PDF ebook] 
A Playful Way to Create an Outdoor Early Years Curriculum

»A fantastic addition to every bookshelf» — Kathy Brodie, Host and founder of Early Years TV, @kathybrodie
The Muddy Puddle Teacher gives you everything you need to create an engaging, active and inclusive outdoor curriculum for your Early Years setting.
Based on the well-loved Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach and following the Three Muddy M»s – mother nature, mental health and getting more kids moving – this handbook is jam-packed with simple outdoor activities for every season. There are step-by-step instructions and full-colour photographs to demonstrate the activities. Whether you»re a forest school enthusiast or just getting started in taking your teaching outside, there are plenty of inspiring ideas to benefit children and save you hours of preparation time.
Using natural and upcycled materials, the activities in this book span key EYFS topics as well as PSHE themes, from muddy maths and literacy to muddy meditation and yoga. From making rhyming word strings with leaves to creating witches» kitchens and small world eco-villages, every activity is ideal for delivering a fun and effective session while inspiring a love of nature and raising environmental awareness. Perfectly adaptable to all outdoor spaces, this book will transform your Early Years practice in an affordable, sustainable way.