The ideal kit depends on how long you are going to be outside, and how far you will be from the school buildings. If you\u2019re still close to the classroom, a lot of these things may not be necessary or could be kept inside. If you\u2019ve moving off site to a nearby green space, taking rucksacks with some of these items should help the lesson run smoother and avoid taking time moving back and forth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s important for you and the class to be comfortable! Dressing appropriately for the weather can ensure this, wearing layers if it\u2019s cold, and hats and sun cream in hot weather. Waterproofs are also a bonus, and some schools even have welly banks, which is a great idea if muddy feet are a concern but not many of the children have their own pair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water <\/strong>\u2013 dehydration is a regular issue, especially if it\u2019s hot or windy and you\u2019re doing a lot of talking. It\u2019s a good idea to have a little extra as well in case some children do not have their own or enough.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Biscuits<\/strong> \u2013 in case a sugar pick me up is needed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Spare gloves <\/strong>\u2013 small hands can get cold very quickly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sun Cream <\/strong>\u2013 often children will forget this themselves or not put on enough<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hairbands<\/strong> \u2013 long hair can be distracting if it is windy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rug\/Tarpaulin <\/strong>\u2013 a place to sit and focus whilst avoiding wet bums.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunglasses <\/strong>\u2013 often you will be talking to children whilst facing the sun so they don\u2019t have to.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tissues<\/strong> \u2013 for runny noses.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n First Aid Kit <\/strong>\u2013 an essential item, at the minimum should contain bite\/sting relief, antiseptic wipes, plasters, and carefully labelled medication for pre-existing conditions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Risk Assessment <\/strong>\u2013 a useful reference for risks and controls.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hazard \u2018Spotter\u2019 Tick List <\/strong>\u2013 for making on the go assessments in new areas.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mobile Phone <\/strong>\u2013 in case an emergency call needs to be made. Also useful for taking photos and looking up interesting facts and answers!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Emergency Contact Details <\/strong>\u2013 in case of emergency.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wet Wipes\/ Antibacterial gel <\/strong>\u2013 for messy sticky fingers before eating.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whistle <\/strong>\u2013 to attract immediate attention in case of an emergency. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Camera<\/strong> \u2013 for taking photos of interesting finds and exciting moments. Photos also provide a record of what the class has achieved. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sample pots <\/strong>\u2013 this could be old plastic herb jars or glue pots, ideal for bug collecting or storing interesting finds.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Field books <\/strong>\u2013 having a field book or outdoors journal is a relaxed way for children to draw or write about what they see and do, whilst also providing a record of progress. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n ID guides or keys <\/strong>\u2013 enables children to work out what they\u2019ve found and practice ID and classification skills using books or cards, such as those produced by the FSC.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bucket<\/strong> \u2013 for storing finds or clearing up litter.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Plastic Bag<\/strong> \u2013 also useful for samples and cleaning up mess.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The ideal kit depends on how long you are going to be outside, and how far you will be from the school buildings. If you\u2019re still close to the classroom, a lot of these things may not be necessary or could be kept inside. If you\u2019ve moving off site to …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3893,"featured_media":0,"parent":21,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-107","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/education-green-space\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/107","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/education-green-space\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/education-green-space\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/education-green-space\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3893"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/education-green-space\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/education-green-space\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/107\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110,"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/education-green-space\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/107\/revisions\/110"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/education-green-space\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/generic.wordpress.soton.ac.uk\/education-green-space\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Safety and Hygiene<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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