November 9, 2026

Learning Outdoors: Inside the OUTPLAY Teacher Training

Training of Trainers

Learning Outdoors: Inside the OUTPLAY Teacher Training

What happens when educators step outside the classroom and experience outdoor learning for themselves?

As part of the OUTPLAY project, educators and project partners came together in Slovenia for a Training of Trainers session, exploring how outdoor play can bring science, curiosity and social-emotional learning into children's everyday experiences.

Through hands-on activities, shared reflection and collaboration, participants experienced the OUTPLAY approach firsthand. They explored ways to encourage children's curiosity, support emotional development and create inclusive learning opportunities in outdoor environments.

The training is an important step towards bringing the OUTPLAY toolkit into classrooms and outdoor spaces across Croatia, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia, helping educators feel more confident in making outdoor learning part of everyday teaching.

Watch the video for a glimpse into the training experience and discover how OUTPLAY is supporting educators to take learning outdoors.

OUTPLAY is an Erasmus+ project co-funded by the European Union.

Learn more about OUTPLAY: https://issa.nl/outplay/home

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