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Outdoor Investigation Session

Repeated-site outdoor exploration with a wonder question

Outdoor Investigation Session

Teacher leads a brief safety briefing, sings a going-outside transition cue, then poses a wonder question about the topic (e.g., "How many different leaves can we find?"). Children explore the outdoor space (woodland, park, school-yard, quintal, or patio) for 15-20 minutes, collecting observations and small found objects in a tray. Teacher facilitates wonder, NEVER lectures. NO sharp tools at pre-school age. Same-site visits over time deepen children's relationship with place (Forest School + friluftsliv principle).

Duration20–30 min
Group Size4–12
Bloom's TaxonomyRemember · Understand
PrepLow · 10 min

What is Outdoor Investigation Session?

Teacher leads a brief safety briefing, sings a going-outside transition cue, then poses a wonder question about the topic (e.g., "How many different leaves can we find?"). Children explore the outdoor space (woodland, park, school-yard, quintal, or patio) for 15-20 minutes, collecting observations and small found objects in a tray. Teacher facilitates wonder, NEVER lectures. NO sharp tools at pre-school age. Same-site visits over time deepen children's relationship with place (Forest School + friluftsliv principle).

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