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Links to Learning
Nature is the most amazing classroom. Being outside at the beach provides a stimulating environment and endless opportunities for creativity, discovery, risk taking and problem solving. Whether you have an Early Years Group, Primary or Secondary, our child led sessions can be tailored to the current curriculum or learning topics, please see below for examples.
Science
Habitats and food chains
Identifying different materials and what they are made from
Observing and describing the weather, moon and tides
Exploring impacts on the environment
Gathering, classifying and recording data
How animals and plants adapt to the environment
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Maths
Collecting and sorting different materials
Interpreting and presenting data
Outdoor maths games
Size and weights of materials
English
Using the beach as a stimulus for creative writing
Listening and responding to adults and peers
Communicating, presenting findings and ideas
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Geography
Studying the physical features of the local environment
Moon, earth and tidal patterns
Treasure maps and scavenger hunts
Beach cleans
Marine litter - natural or manmade
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History
History of the local area
Fossils and how they got there
How has the local environment changes over time, what causes this
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Art & Design
Building structures and shelters
Sketching and painting
Using clay
Designing and making kites, jewellery, mobiles and mosaics from natural materials
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PHSE
Discussing boundaries and learning how to keep safe
Assessing and taking risks in a safe environment
Supporting peers
Debating environmental issues and learning how to respect the environment
Drama, PE & Music
Games
Orienteering
Listening to the sounds around us
Making musical instruments with natural materials
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