Jam-packed with simple ideas for every season, this book offers Early Years practitioners everything they need to take their teaching outside. Based on Sarah Seaman's well-established approach and covering a wide range of subjects and PSHE topics, from maths to literacy, art to wellbeing, The Muddy Puddle Teacher gives readers everything they need to create an engaging outdoor curriculum using affordable, sustainable methods and natural resources.

'A fantastic addition to every bookshelf' - Kathy Brodie, Host and founder of Early Years TV, @kathybrodie

The Muddy Puddle Teacher gives you everything you need to create an engaging, active and inclusive outdoor curriculum for your Early Years setting.

Based on the well-loved Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach and following the Three Muddy M's – mother nature, mental health and getting more kids moving – this handbook is jam-packed with simple outdoor activities for every season. There are step-by-step instructions and full-colour photographs to demonstrate the activities. Whether you’re a forest school enthusiast or just getting started in taking your teaching outside, there are plenty of inspiring ideas to benefit children and save you hours of preparation time.

Using natural and upcycled materials, the activities in this book span key EYFS topics as well as PSHE themes, from muddy maths and literacy to muddy meditation and yoga. From making rhyming word strings with leaves to creating witches' kitchens and small world eco-villages, every activity is ideal for delivering a fun and effective session while inspiring a love of nature and raising environmental awareness. Perfectly adaptable to all outdoor spaces, this book will transform your Early Years practice in an affordable, sustainable way.

"This beautiful, full-colour book is packed with practical, easily accessible ideas and activities, whatever your budget or type of outdoor space. Sarah’s humour and delight in the outdoors shines through every page. A fantastic addition to every bookshelf, whether you’re a fully committed Muddy Puddle Teacher or if you’re only just dipping your toe in the water." - Host and founder of Early Years TV, @kathybrodie

"The Muddy Puddle Teacher is a fantastic resource for anyone who’s looking to engage in the wonders of the natural world. Sarah’s enthusiasm for her subject is infectious and the book provides comprehensive means of making the most out of what lies beyond your doorstep." - Author, actor, producer and co-creator of Cbeebies' 'Mr Bloom's Nursery'

"What a brilliant book. [...] It is cleverly set out, packed with new and creative ideas for those who already enjoy outdoor learning with early years children. [...] It is clear from reading this book that Sarah Seaman is an extremely experienced and passionate teacher who delivers her ideas in a thoughtful and helpful way." - LoveReading4Schools