We the Forest activity sheets

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Be inspired by nature

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

About the activity sheets

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

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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