Literacy Outdoors Reception

Take literacy learning beyond the classroom walls with the Literacy Outdoors Reception kit – a specially designed resource for Primary schools, classrooms, and outdoor learning areas. This carefully curated collection encourages children to explore phonics, word building, and early writing skills through hands-on, active play in natural environments.

The set includes a Classroom Naturals Writers Box for storing and presenting mark-making tools, 44 Phoneme Stepping Discs to help children physically engage with sound recognition, 3 CVC Frames for experimenting with simple word structures, and 5 Handwriting Strips to guide early letter formation. Designed for outdoor use, the kit makes literacy fun, active, and memorable.

Whether used in an outdoor classroom, playground, or forest school, this resource fosters phonics awareness, fine motor development, and collaborative play. Children are encouraged to step, trace, and build their way to confident early literacy.

Ideal for Early Years Classrooms, KS1, and KS2, the Literacy Outdoors Reception kit helps educators create literacy-rich environments in any outdoor learning area. With its natural materials and active learning approach, it transforms literacy into an adventure.

Physical Features

• 1x Classroom Naturals: Writers Box

• 1x Phoneme Stepping Discs – Set of 44

• 1x CVC Frames – Set of 3

• 1x Handwriting Strips – Set of 5

• Designed for outdoor use

Educational Benefits

• Supports phoneme recognition and sound awareness

• Encourages active learning through movement and play

• Builds confidence in early writing and spelling

• Enhances fine motor control and coordination

• Promotes collaborative, outdoor literacy experiences