GET OUTSIDE!
Many years ago nature studies used to be part of the school timetable and every child was familiar with the names of all the trees, flowers and birds they saw around them. Sadly these days, children are more familiar with their televisions, computers, and Playstations. This is a trend we at Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust would like to try and reverse.
A wealth of research indicates that contact with nature improves mental, physical and emotional health, as well as boosting classroom performance and concentration, so why not try getting the kids outside for a short time each day.
You don’t need to visit a nature reserve to enjoy nature – get out in your school grounds, you might be surprised what you find and there are many ways to link into your curriculum, such as measuring trees, counting flowers, writing poems and stories about your outside experiences.
This new section of our website aims to provide ideas for seasonal activities at your school. More will be added as the seasons progress, so be sure to check back regularly! We hope that the links provided at the bottom of the page will also be useful. Our Education Officer is always happy to offer advice on activities you could use for outside learning or after school clubs, please feel free to call or e-mail.
SPRING
WINTER
AUTUMN
GENERAL USE
Pond Pudding
Survival
The Unnatural Nature Trail
LINKS
Useful research articles:
Children & Nature Network
To get you started:
Council for Learning Outside the Classroom
Great ideas for activities:
Wildlife Watch
Nature Detectives
A closer look at compost:
Little Rotters Composting Club
Great advice on wildlife gardening:
The Wildlife Trusts Wildlife Gardening
Class Nature Table:
A nature table is a lovely way to reflect the changing seasons and to illustrate lifecycles.
Plant Trees:
Woodland Trust
