Name: Beyond Recess: Designing Outdoor Learning Environments for Early Learners
Start: 2026-09-19T13:15:00+0200
End: 2026-09-19T14:15:00+0200

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Beyond Recess: Designing Outdoor Learning Environments for Early Learners

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST

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Outdoor spaces in early learning settings are often viewed primarily as areas for recess or free play. However, thoughtfully designed outdoor environments can function as powerful extensions of the classroom, supporting inquiry, creativity, physical development, and cross-curricular learning.
This roundtable will explore how educators can intentionally design and use outdoor spaces as intentional learning environments rather than simply recreational areas. Participants will share experiences, challenges, and practical strategies for transforming school grounds into spaces that support literacy, numeracy, science exploration, and social development.
Through collaborative discussion, educators will consider how outdoor learning environments can encourage student curiosity, sensory exploration, environmental awareness, and authentic learning experiences.

Speakers

Mairim Nsofu

Early Years Coordinator and Teacher, International School of Stuttgart

Mairim “Mai” Nsofu is an international educator with over 20 years of experience teaching early learners, from preschool through grade 2. She currently serves as the Early Years Coordinator at the International School of Stuttgart, following her previous role as a literacy coordinator... Read More →

Stefanie Oesterling

Teacher, International School of Stuttgart

I am a young, passionate educator who values meaningful, inquiry-driven learning. Extending learning beyond the classroom is something that excites me, especially through the use of outdoor spaces and real-world experiences to support deep thinking. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in... Read More →

Saturday September 19, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
0.215 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

One-Hour Workshop

Audience Early Years learners aged 3-6
Subject Transdisciplinary (teaching pedagogy & Methodology)

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