The LOST February newsletter is out now!
Term Three Learning Outdoors Support Team (LOST) newsletter includes ideas for the term ahead, updates to the LOST ASN lesson plan page and resources, and ideas and research from a variety of organisations - all in one place!
The LOST Term 2 newsletter – seasonal activity ideas
East Ayrshire’s Learning Outdoors Support Team (LOST) have shared their Term 2 issue newsletter. This issue includes great ideas for the term ahead, giving you inspiration to get out on colder days, plus other fantastic resource links. Sign up here!
Quick activities to get outdoor in autumn – from LOST’s September bulletin
East Ayrshire’s LOST Team share short, curriculum linked activities for use in the playground. The aim is to help you and your class get outdoors easily, perhaps to revisit learning or to refresh pupils after an extended period indoors. 20 minute activities - early level 20 minute activities - first [...]
Wild places help narrow East Ayrshire’s poverty-related attainment gap
This news article (2 March 2023) celebrates achievements from a six year John Muir Award partnership between East Ayrshire Council and John Muir Trust. Read about how a dedicated role focused on the John Muir Award as an intervention helped close the poverty-related attainment gap. The role formed part of [...]
Outdoor learning videos to re-invigorate you!
In their content packed January 2023 e-bulletin (issue 54), East Ayrshire’s LOST team remind us about these 2 great videos. Grab a cuppa and enjoy! For all ages and stages, Outdoor Learning in Scottish Education With case studies of particular interest to Secondary Schools, check out Outdoor Learning the extended [...]
EAC LOST Newsletter #49 – start planning your year of outdoor learning!
The latest East Ayrshire LOST bulletin #49 is out now. This provides a spotlight on Dates for Your Diary 2022 -23, plus great links to resources. From Maths week to World Book day - make an early start on planning your full year of outdoor learning!
Lost For Words – 6 minute video
Watch this short teaser video for the documentary project Lost For Words (Rétroviseur Productions 2022). Why not use this to support discussion about nature and climate literacy in schools?
Alternative ‘Residentials’
East Ayrshire’s LOST Issue 46 (April, 2022) shares suggestions for outdoor experiences for those pupils unable to take part in residentials. For example, Loch Down Lodge provides suggestions for outdoor adventure activities that can be done in school grounds or further afield. This issue also shares useful resources from partner [...]