Forest code pre-visit resource

Graphic design banner showing different types of leaves, log slice, pencil and example worksheet

Forest code

Age suitability: EYFS (age 3-5), KS1 (age 5-7), KS2 (age 7-11)

Activities for: preparing for a forest visit

Pupils will create their own forest code, thinking about how they can keep themselves and others safe during an upcoming forest visit, whilst respecting forest plants and animals. This activity is great for pupils who are new to the forest environment and will help to give them ownership of their forest visit.

Curriculum links:

  • Communication and language (EYFS statutory framework)
  • Understanding the world (EYFS statutory framework)
  • Science: living things and their habitats (national curriculum)
  • English: spoken language (national curriculum)

This three-sided activity resource includes:

  • resource checklist
  • teacher instructions for three activities
  • printable worksheet for pupils

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