Teaching Outdoors
Teach outdoors with confidence — across subjects, seasons and school settings
A practical 5-day course in Prague for teachers, school leaders and educators who want to make outdoor learning part of everyday teaching.
In English.
Beginner-friendly. Erasmus+ eligible.
Live week course in Prague
September 21–25, 2026
May 24–28, 2027
Teaching Outdoors: Learning with Nature
What makes this course different?
- Learn by doing outdoors from the first morning
- Try activities across science, maths, languages, arts and wellbeing
- Leave with a personal plan for your own school
Does this sound familiar?
You know outdoor learning matters, but you are not sure how to connect it to your curriculum.
You want to take your students outside more often, but questions around planning, safety or weather hold you back.
You have already tried a few outdoor activities, but now you want a clearer framework that works across subjects and throughout the year.
This course is for you.
What will you gain from the course?
During the course, you will:
- Understand why outdoor learning benefits students and teachers — cognitively, emotionally and physically
- Learn how to overcome common barriers such as planning, safety, weather and limited space
- Gain hands-on experience with activities, games and experiments you can use immediately
- Explore inquiry-based learning outdoors to foster curiosity and critical thinking
- Discover how outdoor environments support wellbeing, focus and engagement
- Learn how to teach outdoors across subjects and throughout the year
- Exchange ideas with educators from across Europe and return home with fresh inspiration
Is this course for you?
This course is a great fit if you:
- Want to start teaching outdoors but don’t know how
- Already go outside and want more ideas and structure
- Teach any subject and want to make your lessons more engaging
- Are looking for practical inspiration, not just theory
- Want to connect with like-minded educators across Europe
What you'll take home
After one week in Prague, you will leave with:
- a clear framework for teaching outdoors in your own school context
- ready-to-use activities for science, maths, languages, arts and wellbeing
- practical strategies for planning, leading and assessing outdoor lessons in any weather
- a personal action plan for your next steps in outdoor learning
What the week looks like
A typical day includes:
- outdoor sessions in parks, gardens or urban spaces
- short theory inputs linked directly to practice
- reflection and transfer into your own teaching context
- collaborative planning with international peers
From the first morning, you will learn by doing. Most sessions take place outdoors in Prague’s parks, gardens and urban spaces — because the best way to understand outdoor learning is to experience it yourself.
Morning sessions explore the why and how of outdoor learning – the research behind it, the practical principles and the most common barriers and how to overcome them.
Afternoon sessions are all about practice – you'll try activities across different subjects, work with natural materials, observe, experiment and reflect.
Each day focuses on a different theme: understanding the benefits of outdoor learning, using nature for science and inquiry-based learning, integrating outdoor activities into languages and arts, wellbeing and movement in nature, and building your own year-round outdoor teaching plan.
Who it's for
The course is ideal
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for kindergarten, primary and secondary school teachers,
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teacher educators and trainers,
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environmental education practitioners,
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school leaders and
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educators working in formal and non-formal education across Europe and beyond.
No previous outdoor teaching experience is needed — we start from where you are.
It is not suitable for those
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expecting a purely theoretical programme or frontal lectures. We learn by doing.
Practical details
Date: September 21–25, 2026 May 24–28, 2027
Location: Prague, Czech Republic – TEREZA Educational Centre, Haštalská 17, Prague 1 (5 minutes from the city centre)
Language: English
Group size: 14 –22 participants
Certificate: Participants receive a certificate of completion. The course is eligible for Erasmus+ individual mobility funding.
What to bring: Comfortable outdoor clothing and footwear, a water bottle and an open mind. All materials are provided.
team@lessonsingrass.com
Cost
One week that changes how you teach
This course is designed to give you practical tools, confidence and a clear framework you can use immediately — long after the week in Prague ends.
520 EUR
per participant
Included:
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5-day course fee
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all learning materials and equipment
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Organisational support before, during and after the course
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certificate of completion
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coffee breaks (Monday–Friday)
Not included:
- accommodation
- meals
- travel to Prague and local transport
Limited group size to ensure a personal and supportive experience.
What you'll get during the week
- Ready-to-use resources: lesson plans, worksheets, reflection cards and visual guides
- Practical tools: outdoor games, movement activities, sensory tasks and assessment ideas
- Inspiration for year-round teaching: ideas for science, maths, languages, arts and wellbeing outdoors
- Support for implementation: a personal next-step plan tailored to your school
- Documentation and follow-up: a photo album from the week and a certificate of completion
What participants say
"I came back to my school with a completely different perspective on the space around us. The week in Prague changed the way I teach."
— Primary school teacher, Italy
"Practical, inspiring and immediately applicable. I used the first activity the week after I returned."
— Teacher educator, Iceland
Your guides for the week
Anna Fischerová
Anna Fischerová leads Lessons in Grass and has trained teachers across Europe, the USA and Morocco. She studied environmental studies and English philology and has worked with children from preschool to vocational school.
Justina Danišová
Justina Danišová is a methodologist at TEREZA Educational Centre and co-author of the book Free Play. She holds a Master's degree in biology and geology teaching and has been developing outdoor education resources since 2003.
frequently asked questions
What if the weather is bad? The course takes place in all weather – that is one of the core principles of outdoor teaching. We’ll show you how to make the most of rain, wind and cold. Outdoor time is always adapted to the group’s comfort and current conditions, so you’ll never be pushed beyond what feels manageable. Bring layers.
Can I apply for Erasmus+ funding? Yes. The course is eligible for Erasmus+ individual mobility (KA1). We can provide supporting documents for your application.
Will I receive materials I can use after the course?
Yes. You will receive a selection of sample lesson plans, worksheets, visual guides and reflection tools, as well as a personal action plan for your next steps.
Is the course suitable for complete beginners? Absolutely. We meet participants where they are and build from there.
How do I register? Fill in the short form below and complete your payment. We'll send you a confirmation and all further details right away.
Do I need access to a forest or a large school garden to use what I learn?
No. The course is designed for schools in a wide range of settings, including city schools with limited outdoor space. You will learn how to use parks, courtyards, streets, school grounds and everyday surroundings for meaningful outdoor learning.
Your week in Prague
What you will explore across the week
Each day combines practical outdoor experience, reflection and ideas you can adapt to your own school context.
Monday
Why teach outdoors, equipment, where to teach, sensory awareness, outdoor art studio, history outdoors
Tuesday
Maths outdoors, languages outdoors
Wednesday
Science outdoors, wellbeing for teachers
Thursday
Inquiry-based learning, school visit
Friday
Wellbeing in nature for children, outdoor assessment
what makes this course unique
a week in action
Join us for a week of immersive hands-on learning. In this practical course you’ll experience outdoor education up close, in the beautiful city of Prague.
why-how-what
Discover the principles and methods of teaching outdoors—why, where, how, and what to teach outdoors. Learn to explore, investigate, and engage with nature.
From science subjects through maths and languages to history, art and physical education.
in practice
Experience everything first-hand – try out games, tools and a variety of outdoor learning environments.
Visit inspiring school and gardens and take your outdoor teaching to the next level.
Questions?
For organisational or registration questions:
team@lessonsingrass.com
Mgr. et Mgr. Anna Fischerová
+420 777 045 688
