We the Forest activity sheets

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Learning resource

Age: KS2

These three resources are aimed at children aged between 7 and 11 years old, but can be adapted for other ages.

Activities for: In the classroom

Subject: Art


About the activity sheets

Make memories and enjoy spending time among the trees through the lens of art. These free activity sheets inspired by our beautifully illustrated book We the Forest, combines art with science to open up children's and adult's eyes to the wonders of the forest.

What's included in the download:

  • Nature's beauty sheet: create a collage from natural materials.
  • Secret woodland language sheet: have a go at artist Katie Holton's tree alphabet and see if you can crack the code.
  • Art in your local forest sheet: be inspired by nature to create beautiful pieces of artwork.

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