Core Routines

Overview

Core routines for outdoor learning include entry routines, gathering and reflection circles, sit spots, journaling, and safety routines. Core routines can become independent choice activities that allow for children to explore your school community, within defined expectations, established over time.

Learning Objective: Develop core routines that support transitions to outdoor learning spaces.

Suggested Discussion Questions

Please use these prompts to dialogue with colleagues how you might engage with outdoor play and learning.

Which core routines from inside, might also be useful outside?
Which core routines might require extra support to establish with your students?
Which transitions might be positively supported with core routines in place?