Soil Recipe

Soil is made up of 45% minerals from rocks, 25% water, 25% air, 5% organic matter, along with the action of time, activity of living things and specific climatic conditions. This activity is an interactive, visual and fun way to understand the above. Can be used as a starting point to any session exploring soil or playing in mud kitchens.

Sound Map

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.

The Four Challenges – Exploring the John Muir Award

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.

The Lost Words Activity

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

Tree Bathing

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.

Wee Beasties Information

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!  
 
 

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