literacy

25thMay 2023

Sensory Woodland Stories

25.05.23|Categories: Resources|Tags: , , , |

OWL Scotland has developed this range of simple and inspiring education story resources for children with complex additional needs. Scripts and suggested props to allow for extra engagement and flexibility to suit the children you are working with. The Storytelling Tips and Origins resource accompanies these cards and provides tips to enhance [...]

6thApril 2023

Outdoor learning is key in developing skills for the future, says Scottish Government report

06.04.23|Categories: Resources|Tags: , , , , , , |

The Scottish Government have published the Commission for the Land-Based Learning Review: report to Scottish Ministers.  The context is provided here. This report explores how the learning system in Scotland could be adapted to build the skills and knowledge needed for Scotland’s transition to net zero carbon emissions. Among a [...]

14thSeptember 2022

Local wild place learning

14.09.22|Categories: Places, Resources|Tags: , , , |

The John Muir Trust have shared an Onthank Primary School pupil-led short film showcasing local wild place learning. Enjoy a case study on the impact of their learning through improving health literacy and numeracy, and read the Transformative Evaluation pilot report.