Outdoor primary school: a new educational approach

19 July, 2024 David Bessette

In this video, David Bessette, a passionate teacher, presents his brand new book entitled Le primaire en plein air . Driven by the constant desire to improve the effectiveness of teaching, David has discovered over the years that learning through pleasure is an essential key to students' academic success.

An innovative vision of education

David quickly understood that there was immense educational potential in the outdoor environment, such as spaces like playgrounds, nearby parks and sometimes even wooded areas that schools have. He therefore looked for existing resources and activities to integrate outdoor education, but came up against a void. He then decided to create his own activities, guided by a trial and error approach to learning.

The book: a valuable resource for teachers

The Outdoor Primary is the result of this experience and represents the book that David would have liked to have had when he started out. He addresses his colleagues humbly, inviting them to adapt his ideas to their own reality and personality. The book is structured in two main parts:

The benefits of outdoor education :

  • Reducing student anxiety
  • Increased focus and motivation
  • Psychological and educational benefits of outdoor learning

Turnkey activities :

  • 100 practical and adaptable activities for all levels and all primary school subjects
  • Activities for preschool through 6th grade, including science, French, arts, and more.
  • Activities that can also be modified to be suitable for secondary school

An invitation to reinvent education

With Le primaire en plein air, David offers a real invitation to think outside the box to enrich teaching without giving up proven methods. He encourages teachers to add new tools to their teaching arsenal and to reflect on the social vision of education.

In addition to being a practical guide, the book is also enhanced with superb illustrations, making reading even more enjoyable.

David Bessette's Outdoor Primary is much more than just an activity book. It is a profound reflection on how education can evolve by integrating the outdoor environment, for the well-being and success of students. An essential resource for any teacher looking to innovate and motivate their students in a fun and effective way.

Want to learn more? Take a few minutes to watch this video made by David himself! And to discover his many creative and innovative ideas for the educational environment, click here !

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