These are activities that you can do in the house but involve natural resources. These are great if you want to create a purpose for a walk in nature and then have an activity to do from home afterward.
Tree Cone and Clay Eggs
This lovely, well thought out and detailed activity comes from our lovely Amanda. Amanda has been with Tree House Learning for years in one capacity or another, starting out as a parent and is currently a Forest School leader. Amanda’s sessions are always really well p ...
Shadow Drawing
This idea can be as big or as small as you like. It is fun to do with someone else and it will work on any day that you can see your shadow. Shadow Drawing You will need: a space to draw chalk onto (outside) a sunny day at least two people sidewalk chalk And/or: pa ...
Nature Name
This activity is a kind of a hunt but also a great way to get little ones looking for and recognising letters in their environment. They have to really think about the letters, the shape they make and then what parts of that shape they can find in nature. We use a really fam ...
Stick Picture Frames
This activity is one we have done at Forest School many times. It is a bit fiddly while you are learning your knots but it is so lovely to watch the children’s faces when they succeed. Your littlest ones will need a lot of support with this, it is an activity for child ...
5 Minutes in the Woods Part 3
This week my dog decided she wanted to take a more pivotal role in the film making so she encouraged some additional wildlife into the frame for you all to see. Last week a fox, this week a herd of deer in two parts. Enjoy!
Spray Bottle Painting (with a science twist)
This activity combines nature, art and science and creates a real, “WOW!” Your children will be amazed at the results so do give it a try. Spray Bottle Painting (with a science twist) You will need: 3 spray bottles (or you can use old toothbrushes to splatter ...
Build a Nest Challenge
Today’s activity can be done anywhere really, in your garden, in your house, in the woods. It can be as elaborate and detailed as you like or super simple. Build a Nest Challenge You will need: a range of nest building materials a storybook about birds (optional) ...
Spring Sun Catchers
Today you will be able to use any left over supplies from our Spring Luminaries. Any leaves, flowers etc that didn’t make it on to your light can now have a life in your sun catcher. Spring Sun Catchers You will need: leaves, flowers and other spring items two stic ...
Twig Rafts
This idea is fun for rainier weather when puddles are forming on the ground. It is also fun anytime and a sink or a bathtub can double as a puddle in a pinch. Twig Rafts You will need: a number of thin twigs all of the same thickness string or yarn a h ...
Spring Luminaries
This idea is also lovely in the autumn with all the coloured leaves but at this time of year we have gorgeous colours from the wild flowers and the bright green leaves unfurling. It makes a great night light for your little one once it is complete. Spring Luminaries You will ...