Learning resources for forest visits

Downloadable lesson plans to help teach the concept of landscape change. Suitable for KS3 Geography.

Gain confidence using OS maps with this downloadable learning resource. Suitable for KS3 Geography.

Three lesson plans designed to help teach students how England’s forests are used as a natural, sustainable resource.

KS3, KS4. This activity sheet shows students how to record the growth of trees over time, encouraging them to consider all of the factors involved.

Explore nature connectedness with these Children's University resources.

What is National Fieldwork Fortnight and how will it benefit your class?

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.

Forest yoga for teachers. Join in with our 20 minute guided yoga session in a peaceful forest.

Learn how to measure a tree using just a stick.

KS2, KS3. An introduction to Autumn leaf changes.

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. Take your class on a 12 minute woodland adventure with Karen.

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.

Unwind and reconnect to nature with yoga in the forest.

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