Overview

Teaching in the outdoors can be an incredibly rewarding experience for educators, and it is a terrific way to reach and teach all students. By using nature as your classroom, you will help your students make a connection with the natural world while making your lessons hands-on and fun.

Of course, there are things to be considered when teaching outdoors that you might not encounter in the classroom.

Please use the rest of this section — Tips for Teaching Outdoors and Field Trips & Safety Tips — to find tips and safety considerations that will help you be a success in your new classroom — the natural world.