Take Learning Outdoors

*From the authors of Take Action on Distraction, winner of Nursery World''s Professional Book of the Year Award, 2025*

Early Years neuroscientist Professor Sam Wass and psychology and education expert Dr Gemma Goldenberg offer an essential guide to taking teaching and learning beyond the classroom.

Drawing on robust, evidence-based research, Take Learning Outdoors shows how outdoor environments shape children’s physical development, emotional wellbeing, learning behaviours, and even the way their brains and bodies function. Blending scientific insight with practical strategies, the authors demonstrate how every educator – whether working in a busy playground, a tiny patch of green, or a setting with limited time and space – can create meaningful outdoor learning opportunities that enrich children’s education.

This accessible, inspiring book will help teachers:

- Understand why outdoor environments are so powerful for young learners
- Make effective use of any outdoor space
- Design purposeful activities that support development, wellbeing, and learning
- Confidently integrate outdoor learning into daily practice

Packed with adaptable ideas and clear guidance, Take Learning Outdoors equips educators to harness the transformative potential of the outdoors in any setting!