Claratyne is on a mission to get kids outside...
Spending time outside is essential to children’s physical and mental wellbeing. Benefiting their mood, feelings of satisfaction and much more. Yet, 89% of kids prefer to spend time inside1.
At Claratyne, we are on a mission to get one million Australian children and their families to spend just one more hour a week outside for better health and wellbeing.
The Outsideologist Project provides you and your children with fun and exciting opportunities to get outside, enjoying nature and learning at the same time. We have created simple and easy to follow activities that complement your child’s learning without you having to pick up the school books. Ensuring your children soak up the benefits of the outdoors and learn whilst they are doing it. A win for everyone! Join us as we take homework outside.
1. Vice Research 20221, N=518, Age 14-24, Australia
Outsideologist Activities
Claratyne is creating step by step, easy to follow learning activities that complement traditional desk-based homework, allowing your children to soak up the outdoors whilst still learning.
Discovering Different Shapes Outside
You + your child + maths homework = fun outside with this simple geometry activity which explores different shapes using things outside.
Making Messterpieces With Your Child
Time to create art using things your child finds outside. We call this work of art a messterpiece!
Teach Science With Toys
Most children’s favourite toys are powered by push, like bikes, scooters and skateboards. This activity uses them to learn about the science of push and pull force.
Make Grass Whistles With Your Child
Rockstars are old news, what about Grass-whistle-stars!? This fun activity teaches your child how to make a grass whistle. Creating different tunes in the name of homework!
Break Down Fractions With Your Child
Time to break it down...well breakdown maths fractions with your child. This activity makes it simple as snapping sticks.
Teach Pirate Level Mapping Skills
X marks the spot they say! In this activity, your child is tapping into their inner pirate as you teach them how to map out areas.
Teach Science With Carrot Tops
Carrots can help us see in the dark and resprout their tops in the light. Follow this science experiment to show your child how they can grow their own.
Take The Drama Out Of Drama Lessons
Time to D.I.Y a superhero outfit! This activity fires up your child’s imagination, teaching them to create their own outdoor superhero uniform.
Outsideologist Ambassador
To take learning outside, we’ve called on an ambassador to help us.
Penny Whitehouse is a mother of three, has qualifications in science and early years education, plus 12 years’ experience as an environmental education officer. She is the perfect storm of passion, knowledge and skills required to get younger generations connecting with the natural world.
Our Research Findings
We asked Aussie parent’s about their opinions towards their children’s play and learning habits, comparing inside and outside activities. This is what they had to say and further supports why we created The Outsideologist Project2.
2. Researchify 'The Outsideologist Project 2021' Survey. Survey of 1,028 Australian parents of children aged 5-10 years