Ready, Play, and Tidy Up! Outdoor Learning Routine

Make outdoor transitions clearer with this 8-page printable outdoor learning routine. The featured checklist guides children through getting ready—gathering and carrying materials safely and listening to directions—and tidying up after play by returning tools, checking the area, and washing hands. Display it near the outdoor learning area or classroom exit, and point to each step before play and at cleanup time. Use adult modeling and support to adapt the safety reminders to children’s needs and your program’s procedures.