The Importance of Outdoor Play: A Guide to Homeschooling in the Great Outdoors is a free printable resource designed to help homeschool families make outdoor learning and play a natural part of everyday family life.
A backyard can become a science lab. A neighborhood walk can spark questions and conversation. A local park can become a place to explore, observe, create, and simply enjoy God’s creation together.
This guide will help you discover how to:
Make nature part of your homeschool without adding another complicated curriculum
Turn everyday outdoor observations into opportunities for science, geography, art, reading, writing, and faith conversations
Encourage curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, healthy movement, and family connection
Plan meaningful outdoor adventures using places you can find close to home
Teach your children to care for and steward God’s creation
Make outdoor time a regular family rhythm
Keep your family safe while exploring outdoors
The guide also includes ready-to-use printable activities, including:
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Outdoor Observation Journal
Family Hiking Checklist
Outdoor Adventure Bucket List
Scripture-based reading, reflection, discussion, and writing activities
You don't need expensive equipment, an elaborate outdoor classroom, or a faraway destination. Start with what you have and where you are.
Download this free guide and discover how the great outdoors can become one of your homeschool’s most memorable classrooms.
Created by Schoolhouse Rocked in partnership with Liberty HealthShare.
The guide emphasizes that outdoor learning can happen almost anywhere—from a backyard or neighborhood sidewalk to a park or local trail—and encourages families to let children's questions and curiosity guide their learning.
The Importance of Outdoor Play: A Guide to Homeschooling in the Great Outdoors is a free printable resource designed to help homeschool families make outdoor learning and play a natural part of everyday family life.
A backyard can become a science lab. A neighborhood walk can spark questions and conversation. A local park can become a place to explore, observe, create, and simply enjoy God’s creation together.
This guide will help you discover how to:
Make nature part of your homeschool without adding another complicated curriculum
Turn everyday outdoor observations into opportunities for science, geography, art, reading, writing, and faith conversations
Encourage curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, healthy movement, and family connection
Plan meaningful outdoor adventures using places you can find close to home
Teach your children to care for and steward God’s creation
Make outdoor time a regular family rhythm
Keep your family safe while exploring outdoors
The guide also includes ready-to-use printable activities, including:
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Outdoor Observation Journal
Family Hiking Checklist
Outdoor Adventure Bucket List
Scripture-based reading, reflection, discussion, and writing activities
You don't need expensive equipment, an elaborate outdoor classroom, or a faraway destination. Start with what you have and where you are.
Download this free guide and discover how the great outdoors can become one of your homeschool’s most memorable classrooms.
Created by Schoolhouse Rocked in partnership with Liberty HealthShare.
The guide emphasizes that outdoor learning can happen almost anywhere—from a backyard or neighborhood sidewalk to a park or local trail—and encourages families to let children's questions and curiosity guide their learning.
