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Sound Map

21st September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

An activity that helps tune into sense of sound and increase awareness of surroundings. Also offers opportunity for using a compass and creative interpretation of environment. Links are given to learn some common bird songs as well. Can be adapted to suit different age groups.

Autumn, Croftland, Early, Expressive Arts, First, Freshwater & River, Garden, Health & Wellbeing, Languages, Mathematics, Moorland, Mountain, Overview document, Sciences, Seashore, Second, Spring, Summer, Third & Fourth, Winter, Woodland

The Four Challenges – Exploring the John Muir Award

21st September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

A resource for anyone working towards their John Muir Award. Go through each of the Four Challenges in turn. Consider the questions asked. Write down thoughts and ideas on the relevant colour sticky note and stick it in the relevant area of the A3 worksheet.

Autumn, Croftland, Freshwater & River, Garden, Health & Wellbeing, Languages, Moorland, Mountain, Seashore, Second, Social Studies, Spring, Step-by-step instructions, Summer, Third & Fourth, Winter, Woodland

The Lost Words Activity

22nd September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

This activity has been created to engage with The Lost Words book by Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris, which was created in response to the removal of nature words from the Oxford Children’s Dictionary. It can be combined with the activities: Nature’s Opposites and Explore Like a Victorian for a full day session, or series of themed sessions around literacy…

Autumn, Croftland, Expressive Arts, Freshwater & River, Garden, Health & Wellbeing, Languages, Moorland, Mountain, Sciences, Seashore, Second, Social Studies, Spring, Step-by-step instructions, Summer, Third & Fourth, Winter, Woodland

The Write Around (Reflective Activity)

28th September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

A reflective activity to explore positive character traits of group members following a session/class/activity together.

Autumn, Croftland, Freshwater & River, Garden, Health & Wellbeing, Languages, Moorland, Mountain, Overview document, Seashore, Second, Spring, Step-by-step instructions, Summer, Third & Fourth, Winter, Woodland

Tree Bathing

1st July 2020, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

Forest bathing originates from Japan, where it is known as “shinrin yoku” (shrinin means “forest” and yoku means “bath”). It stems from an awareness that spending time amongst trees is very helpful to our bodies, our health and our wellbeing, and this is backed up by science.

Autumn, Croftland, First, Garden, Health & Wellbeing, Languages, Second, Social Studies, Spring, Step-by-step instructions, Summer, Third & Fourth, Woodland

Twig Maths

29th September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

An interactive maths activity.

Autumn, Croftland, Early, First, Garden, Health & Wellbeing, Languages, Mathematics, Second, Session Plan, Spring, Step-by-step instructions, Summer, Winter, Woodland

Wee Beasties Information

21st September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

This sheet offers information about invertebrates before taking part in any kind of explore/survey involving these creatures. Information can be adapted to suits different age groups. Sheet includes a game to add additional fun into the mix!

Croftland, Early, First, Freshwater & River, Garden, Health & Wellbeing, Languages, Mathematics, Moorland, Mountain, Overview document, Sciences, Seashore, Second, Spring, Summer, Third & Fourth, Woodland

Woodland Leaves Words and Worksheets

29th September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

Various worksheets and words to support exploration of leaves in the woodland.

Autumn, Croftland, Early, First, Garden, Languages, Mathematics, Overview document, Sciences, Second, Spring, Summer, Woodland

You’re only safe if… (sports day version)

1st July 2020, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

Learn the names of some of the plants, shrubs and trees in your area in this fun game!

Croftland, First, Garden, Health & Wellbeing, Languages, Sciences, Second, Spring, Step-by-step instructions, Summer, Third & Fourth, Woodland

You’re only safe if… (Tree leaf ID game)

22nd September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

This is a good follow up to tree identification learning. 1. Go through each leaf print out with the group to ensure they know which tree species the leaf belongs to. 2. In an open space lay out each tree leaf print out, keeping them all as separate as possible. 3. Give the group a chance to have a look…

Autumn, Croftland, Early, First, Garden, Health & Wellbeing, Languages, Overview document, Sciences, Second, Spring, Summer, Woodland

Learning Resources

Sound Map

The Write Around (Reflective Activity)

Twig Maths

Wee Beasties Information

Woodland Leaves Words and Worksheets

You’re only safe if… (sports day version)

You’re only safe if… (Tree leaf ID game)

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