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Creating outdoor learning activities for your pupils

Creating outdoor learning activities for your pupils
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Creating outdoor learning activities for your pupils

When considering a new lesson plan or methods of teaching your pupils, many of the schools we have worked with wished to move things to their outdoor area to engage their pupils. Outdoor learning activities are extremely popular, helping children to learn away from the classroom and develop new ways of understanding information.

Inactivity rates are on the rise with more children preferring electronic gadgets over physical activities. We design fun, engaging school playground markings that keep children physically engaged and motivated to play outside.

However, finding the best methods of engaging your pupils can be difficult. To help you create outdoor learning opportunities we have rounded up some of our tips below.

Learning outside tips for teachers

  • Get creative with resources and equipment

Involving different resources and equipment during outdoor learning activities will help teaching staff to keep the attention and engagement of pupils. Teaching various subjects is achievable however it is key to have a range of resources and equipment at your disposal.

  • Involve games and exercise

Using creativity to help pupils learn whilst engaging in games, improves social skills with their peers. Games and exercise will help pupils to absorb information and lessons in a less formal setting and therefore reaching pupils who may prefer alternative methods of learning outside the classroom.

  • Install educational playground markings

By installing educational markings, these can be utilised as part of lesson plans and ideas for pupils of all ages. We have a huge range of school playground markings which cover topics such as maths, geography, history and science. Our team also create all of our thermoplastic markings from scratch, so if you have specific needs in mind simply reach out to our team to discuss your ideas.

Utilising playground markings for outdoor education

When creating outdoor learning activities and opportunities for your pupils, it is essential to provide resources for pupils to engage with. By installing creative playground markings, many of the schools we work with have been able to engage pupils in learning outside, including lesson plans and physical activity.

We specialise in creating unique playground experiences for children of all ages and abilities, therefore by working with our experienced team, you can feel confident your project will exceed expectations.

Our team will work alongside your teaching team and pupils to create markings which encourage physical activity, social play and help your pupils learn to engage with outdoor learning. Examples of our playground markings can be found via our website, however we also provide bespoke designs, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements. 

Get in touch with our team

If you would like to know more about the playground markings we provide, reach out to our team. We work closely with our clients to provide an unmatched level of service and high-quality playground markings.

Get in touch with us today on 0333 321 6699 or fill out the contact form below to find out more about our wide range of thermoplastic markings for outdoor physical activities and more. Our friendly team is always on hand to answer any questions and give you more detailed information on all our playground markings. www.uni-play.co.uk/contact/

    Susan Poole
    Susan Poole
    11:58 04 Nov 24
    Uniplay have really brightened up our Year 1 playground, we were very impressed with the service from start to finish, I would highly recommend them.
    Scott Calland
    Scott Calland
    11:46 02 Dec 22
    Fantastic marking company offering thermoplastic playground markings, high durability paint, play area designs and sports court paint markings.
    Emma Nancy
    Emma Nancy
    11:23 02 Dec 22
    Uniplay offer a great service they have installed the playground markings.They installed the following:- 5 colourful characters in our playground- They redone our line markings for play courts... and sports area- Installed a letter play area with a colourful alphabet- Mile a dayThank you uni play for installing all the playground markings.If you are looking for a company to install playground marking then get in touch with them today, they have hundreds of designs!!read more
    Robert Herrera
    Robert Herrera
    06:39 28 Oct 22
    The team at Uniplay - Playground Markings & Thermoplastic Markings is excellent. from the office's family and the man who applied the markings. They are all friendly and hardworking. We are so... grateful for our lovely custom playground. They have truly impressed our neighborhood, and we hope to enjoy them for a very long time. Once more, many thanks. Playground markings and thermoplastic markings from Uniplay.read more
    Joe Coleman
    Joe Coleman
    00:52 27 Oct 22
    The job done by Uniplay - Playground Markings & Thermoplastic Markings has exceeded our expectations. The quality of the work is quite great, and the crew was really helpful and efficient. They were... excellent with the kids, letting them see while they did the work, which the kids adored. We appreciate the excellent work done by Uniplay - Playground Markings & Thermoplastic Markings.read more
    Kasra Dash
    Kasra Dash
    09:31 21 Oct 22
    Uniplay are great value for money, i have used them for the past 7 years for various services we run multiple play areas and they have installed thermostatic marking in all of our playgrounds. They... have awesome graphics and every time we have used them they have great!The team of installers are amazing to work with and the guys in the office are always very responsive.Thanks Victoria & Uniplay!!!!read more
    James Dooley
    James Dooley
    16:24 27 Sep 22
    Been using Uniplay for all our Thermoplastic playground markings for years. They are the best installation in the company in the UK and the feedback we get from schools is always amazing. I would... give them 6 star recommendations if I could because over the years they have transformed and brightened up hundreds of play areas from boring black surfaces to multi coloured educational outdoor playgrounds 😍🌟😍read more
    Dean Lennard
    Dean Lennard
    12:40 25 Aug 22
    The Uniplay team have been excellent to work with at every stage of this project, from initial planning of our playground markings right through to completion of the installation. Their helpful... advice, high quality product across a wide range of games and activities and great quality service all the way through made completion of the project very easy. I highly recommend them.read more
    Key Stage 1 Christ the King
    Key Stage 1 Christ the King
    18:25 08 Sep 21
    The markings on our Key Stage One playground look fabulous and the children have loved coming back into school and playing in their revamped playground. The team who came to clean the markings off... and the team who worked on installation were all very efficient, in fact, the whole the service from start to finish- initial site visit, quotes, planning and design and onsite work has been great. It has been a pleasure to deal with Uniplay. Thank you!read more
    Harry Bell
    Harry Bell
    12:35 04 Aug 21
    I would recommend Uniplay to any school who is looking to revitalise their playground. They were very easy to work with and communicated well throughout. We are very pleased with our playground and... cannot wait for our children to play on it when they come back in September!Thank you!read more
    deborah lea
    deborah lea
    10:01 22 Jul 21
    Excellent service throughout the quotation and delivery phases. The colleagues doing the actual markings have done a great job and we are really pleased with the results.
    Jo Jones
    Jo Jones
    07:03 08 Jul 21
    Uniplay were fabulous at our school, they took care to mark the playground in sections allowing pupils to continue using as much of the playground as possible during breaks. They accommodated our... need for the youngest pupils to have access until the very last minute. The markings are superb. the layout of our road markings and local landmarks is exactly what we wanted. I would recommend them to everyone wanting a first class job done well!read more
    Lynne Cook
    Lynne Cook
    15:51 09 May 21
    We had playground markings installed recently at Ludworth Primary School.The men who carried out the work were very accommodating and there was minimum disruption in school. Both children and staff... are delighted with the markings. A little boy in Year 2 said both of the men should receive a special prize for doing such a good job !!read more
    Douglas Sharp
    Douglas Sharp
    07:22 06 May 21
    We would like to say how grateful we are to UniPlay for a fantastic job from start to finish. The whole process was incredibly smooth and the teams of installers this week have been brilliant. They... worked around some unfavorable weather and were wonderfully adaptable to parent pick up drop off times. We won't hesitate to use UniPlay again and recommend them to others.read more
    James Dennis
    James Dennis
    15:22 03 Feb 21
    The team onsite and the team back in the office have been superb. From the booking of the job, the site inspection by the sales team and the installation process have all been extremely supportive.... They have been very patient and produced a great new playground for our school, thank you! In the words of one of our children, 'This is brilliant', need we say more!read more
    Gaetano Campana
    Gaetano Campana
    15:08 31 Jan 21
    Uniplay were commissioned to repaint the markings in our school playground. From start to finish it was a smooth process. The quality of the work was of high standards. The team back in the uniplay... office and workers out on the road were hopeful and knowledgeable. I would be happy to recommend them to other schools and businesses.read more
    Marcus Adams
    Marcus Adams
    16:18 02 Dec 20
    We are a Primary School, Uni Play were very professional and easy to work with throughout. The staff who actually applied the markings were very helpful and obviously skilled at what they were about.... The catelogue and range of playground markings is impressive and the quality excellent. Prices are Best Value especially for the high quality of the product.They look great on our newly surfaced playgrounds! I would recommend Uni Play to other schools without hesitation.read more
    Fiona Young
    Fiona Young
    14:52 19 Oct 20
    I would recommend this company. Very easy to deal with, efficient and quick. For a small school a minimum of £1000 was only achievable for us as we got a maths grant. The pupils love their new... playground maths designs.read more
    Adele Williams
    Adele Williams
    11:36 28 Jul 20
    Delighted with our end product and very happy with the professional and helpful service received throughout. Would definitely use the company in future and would gladly recommend to others. Thanks... again xread more
    Mrs Midgley
    Mrs Midgley
    08:29 08 Jun 20
    We love our new play ground markings and can't wait to see the children use them.A great service, fast and efficient.
    Becky Ham
    Becky Ham
    21:11 26 May 20
    We are over the moon with our Rainbow of hope and rainbow social distancing markers on our school path. What a truly professional service and finish. We have had several markings by uni-play and they... are always high quality. We will definitely be ordering some more soon.read more
    Cathy Baxter
    Cathy Baxter
    12:17 26 May 20
    The whole process from booking a consultation to the installation of new markings was extremely efficient. The markings were good value for money and we loved the wide choice of markings available.... The playground looks great and I can't wait for the children to get back to school to enjoy the outdoor area.Many thanks for a great service.read more
    Anne Stewart
    Anne Stewart
    11:12 21 May 20
    Fantastic results on our playground, workmen pleasure to have on site.Children, parents and school very happy. Company very easy to work with.
    Nick Ward
    Nick Ward
    13:25 12 May 20
    Excellent service and communication throughout. Would highly recommend Uniplay and look forward to working with them again in the future. Very reasonable, amazing time frames and wonderful product.... Thank you. Nick Ward (Headteacher)read more
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