Creative Photography
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Engage with the environment using cameras
Learning Resources
Creative Photography
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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.
Feeling Gauge – Reflection Activity
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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
John Muir Quotes Activity
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Explore quotes famously said by John Muir. Have a group discussion and use tablet/pens/paper creatively to express thoughts, feelings and reflections regarding the questions asked.
Letter to my Future Self
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A quiet activity that encourages individual reflection and connection with feelings in relation to an activity or learning session they have just been involved in. Can be adapted to specific requirements with greater or lesser facilitator input depending on age group and ability.
Map Reading Activity
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Learn basic map reading skills with this activity, where participants take it in turns to locate and lead the group to a location on the map.
Nature Alphabet
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During outdoor sessions, create letters of the alphabet using found materials. Perhaps a twig is naturally the shape of a letter, or objects are collected and rearranged into the shape of a letter. Allow imaginations to run wild!
Object Hunt
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Search for objects that match descriptive words and colours, ticking them off as you go.
Risk Assessment Triangles
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A resource to help individuals identify potential hazards and the risks associated with them. Enables individuals to begin taking ownership of their wellbeing and increase awareness of the world around them. Great health and safety discussions at the start of a session.
Sensory Challenge for Windy & Rainy Weather
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A great activity for inclement weather that is still safe to go outdoors in.