1. 1 Using Nature to Nurture MFL

2. 2 Disclaimer Low-tech ideas. Engage student interest. I could have done that. Activity-based. Bank of New Ideas.

3. 3 Aims The aim of this session is to give you the confidence to: leave the classroom. deviate from traditional ‘textbook’ topics.

4. 4 Objectives Taking the indoors outdoors. Examples 1 & 2 Bringing the outdoors indoors. Examples 3 & 4

5. 5 Example 1: A CONCRETE EXAMPLE – literally! Treasure Hunt

6. 6 Example 2: WAXING LYRICAL Outdoor Classroom

7. 7 TASK What MFL activities could you do outside your classroom?

8. 8 Example 3: CROSSED-WIRES Marie Curie Pots of Care

9. 9 Example 4: CROSS-CURRICULAR What plants need for survival

10. 10 Workshop Project How could you incorporate the RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch into your teaching?

11. 11 Q & A Any feedback/ideas gratefully received! kennedyv@queens.herts.sch.uk