Learning resources for forest visits

A girl is examining a tree trunk in a forest

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Our free downloadable educational resources are curriculum-linked, cover core subjects and are easily adaptable. Find the perfect resource for using in your classroom, school grounds or local forest.

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Two boys look closely at the leaves on a tree
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23 October 2020

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

A view looking up on the Tall Trees Trail
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16 October 2020

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

A child looking at a tree ID sheet in a woodland
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16 October 2020

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

Deer True or False activity
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16 October 2020

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

Bluebells True or False activity sheets
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16 October 2020

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

Leaves against blue sky
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16 October 2020

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.

Forest Bathing
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16 October 2020

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

Gruffalo Spotters activity sheets
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16 October 2020

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.

Tree Trumps card game
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16 October 2020

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

Long walking path running through forest
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10 September 2020

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

Timber stack in the woods with a forwarder placing logs in the distance
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10 September 2020

Fun for all ages. Discover how we manage the nation's forests with our fun spotter sheet.

Forestry England staff planting trees
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10 September 2020

Fun for all ages. From dog walkers to bike riders, how many different recreational activities can you spot?

Birds feeding at wildlife hide at fineshade wood
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10 September 2020

Fun for all ages. What wildlife will you spot in the forest?

Looking closely at a leaf
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10 September 2020

Fun for all ages. How many trees can you identify?

Forest at night
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10 September 2020

KS2. Fun quizzes and facts that can be used to introduce your class to the animals that visit the forest under the cover of darkness.

Two children examining a fir cone on a branch
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10 September 2020

KS2. Forests are great places for finding and collecting natural materials. With very little equipment, you and your class will be able to build some exciting and innovative...

Forest Bathing at Whinlatter-1
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10 September 2020

KS1, KS2. Forests are great places to inspire creativity. Take your class for a visit to your local forest, and collect materials to make wonderful pieces of natural art.

Two boys look closely at the leaves on a tree
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10 September 2020

KS2. All our forests are located within the temperate forest biome and are perfect places to learn about native woodlands and how they contrast to tropical rain forests.

close up of child's hands holding acorns and chestnuts
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10 September 2020

KS1, KS2. Forests are great places for studying many aspects of the key stage 1 and 2 maths curriculum, including number, shape, symmetry, estimation and measuring.

Learning Westonbirt
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10 September 2020

KS2. Forests provide plenty of inspiration to enable children to compose poetry and write stories. A forest visit also provides numerous topics suitable for non-fiction reading and...

Three children looking at paper on a clipboard in a forest
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10 September 2020

KS1. Forests can inspire creative writing, and imaginative language and vocabulary, as well as providing the backdrop for role play and performance.

Children in the foreground sat on a log while children in the background explore the forest
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10 September 2020

KS1. Forests are great places for studying maps and the physical and human processes that shape our environment, as well as providing opportunities for carrying out fieldwork for...

Trees/sky
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10 September 2020

Forests are the perfect place to learn about trees and how important they are for people and wildlife.

Young girl in yellow coat playing with pine needles on the forest floor
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10 September 2020

Early years, KS1, KS2. Forests are fantastic places to observe habitats, minibeasts and other animals. Take your class to your local woodland for a great day out, that will also...

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