This comprehensive handbook blends theory and practice, providing practical suggestions and teacher-tested activities for making the most out of the most powerful audio-visual tool available today — the outdoors. With step-by-step guidance on taking a class outside, the book includes background and educational theory on outdoor learning, ideas for planning and developing the schoolyard as an outdoor classroom, and an array of proven activities that connect to curriculum and build community. Escape the demands of busy schedules and computer screens, and unlock the powerful learning experiences that are waiting for you and your students just outside the classroom door.