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Soil Recipe

21st September 2021, by Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape

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.…

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

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!