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A-Z of Nature

29th September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

Identify things in nature and write them down to help with writing skills and spelling. This can be carried out by writing and drawing or by simply taking a walk and playing a nature eye spy version paying attention to the senses and detail of the natural object that you find. Could be linked in with The Lost Words Activity.

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Bird Nest Maths

29th September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

A very flexible activity that can be as simple as putting the number of eggs into the nest shown on the card or can be extended to more complicated sums.

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Bird Nests in the Woods

28th September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

Individuals search for ideal nest sites and materials for their given bird species in this explorative activity, with the additional option of mapping the area.

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Bird Theatre

28th September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

An interactive activity, acting out different bird roles to understand bird calls and behaviour.

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Building the Tower of…

21st February 2020, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

A fun team-building game

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Camouflage Game

21st February 2020, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

Learn about camouflage with this colourful game

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Create a Treasure Hunt Trail

29th September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

Work in teams to create treasure hunt trail clues and ask someone to follow them to see if it works. This is best done outside in a garden or an outdoor space that is not too big. Create 5 clues, each one will lead the players of the treasure hunt to the next clue.

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Creative Photography

28th September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

The creative photography activity can be as structured (or not) as desired, based on age group and abilities. It can also be used as inspiration for exploring the outdoors, without necessarily needing cameras.

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Explore Like a Victorian

22nd September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

It was during the Victorian period that many plants and animals were given the names we now use to label them. Imagine you have travelled back in time and you find yourself in the late 1800s; the time when this was all happening. Like famous nature explorer, John Muir, you are setting off to discover the natural world and name…

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Feeling Gauge – Reflection Activity

21st February 2020, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

Based on the children’s film “Inside Out”. Discuss each character and their emotion, what the word means and different ways and sensations that express that feeling. Can be used for reflection at the start and end of sessions

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Learning Resources

Bird Nest Maths

Bird Nests in the Woods

Bird Theatre

Camouflage Game

Create a Treasure Hunt Trail

Creative Photography

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