A walk in the forest activity

A footpath through a forest with a tree trunk in the foreground

Learning resource

Age suitability: KS2

Activity location: Classroom

Subjects covered: PSHE, PE and English


Forests can have a positive effect on people’s physical and mental health. The beautiful surroundings, smells and sounds help us to relax, unwind, and feel calm. Even if you can't take your class to a forest or woodland right now, this downloadable resource helps you connect to nature and bring the forest into your classroom.

After downloading the PDF, you'll need to download the accompanying audio file.

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