Learning resources for forest visits

Explore nature connectedness with these Children's University resources.

Prepare your class for a forest visit by discussing and prioritising what they need to take with them. Suitable for KS2.

Prepare your class for a forest visit by thinking about what they need to take with them. Suitable for EYFS and KS1.

Use a forest visit to bring a scientific enquiry to life. Suitable for KS2.

Prepare your class for a forest visit by thinking about what hazards there might be in the forest environment. Suitable for KS2.

Prepare your class for a forest visit by thinking about how the forest changes through the seasons. Suitable for KS1 and KS2.

Prepare your class for a forest visit by using their senses to delve into their surroundings. Suitable for KS1 and KS2.

Prepare your class for a forest visit by asking them to come up with their own forest code. Suitable for EYFS, KS1, KS2.

Early years and KS1. Bring to life the Superworm book with our super educational activity sheets.

Follow our Forest Code for Minibeast Hunting and help care for the forests’ smallest creatures.

KS3. Our resources will help teachers explain how sustainable forest management can help combat the nature and climate crisis and how everyone can do their bit to help

Suitable for all ages. A set of 19 colourful posters to help identify some common tree species.

KS2. You may not be able to visit a forest right now but here are some ways you can connect to nature and bring the forest into your classroom.

KS2, KS3. Bring your class together with 2 simple activities that encourage students to discuss their dreams and hopes for the future.

KS2 and KS3. Three simple 30 minute activities that connect children to nature and inspires some creative writing.

KS2, KS3. An adaptable activity that uses trees as a way to think about our lives and all the wonderful things in them.

KS1, KS2. Introduce young children to 3 different forestry related careers with this fun activity pack.

KS1, KS2. A fun, interactive game that will get your class active whilst learning about British deer.

KS1, KS2. A fun, interactive game that will get your class active whilst learning about this enchanting flower.

KS1, KS2. Let trees inspire some creative writing with a selection of our favourite activities, designed to improve skills in reading, writing and spoken language.

KS2, KS3. Take part in this short activity to practise mindfulness with your class.

Early years, KS1. Bring this well known book to life in the classroom or in the deep dark wood with some of our favourite craft activities.

Suitable for KS1 and above. Download your very own set of Tree Trumps and discover more about the trees growing near you.

A fun interactive game for all ages. Can you name a bird that lives in the forest or something made from wood?