4-7 Archives

Make a flying osprey

This craft activity includes a template to make their own magnificent osprey!
4-7, 8-12, Birds, Freshwater, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Spring, Summer, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Create a coastal creature mask

Make a coastal creature mask using our templates.
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Coastal, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Search for tracks and trails

Go for a walk and look closely at the signs of woodland life…
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Mammals, Woodland, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Outside, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Feed ducks healthy food

Make a poster about how to feed ducks healthy snacks to help raise awareness!
4-7, 8-12, Birds, Freshwater, Help nature, Inside, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Have a go at pond dipping

Grab a net and a tray and see what creatures are in your pond.
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Invertebrates, Freshwater, Urban nature, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Outside, Spring, Summer, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Make cookie cutter bird feeders

There are different ways to make bird feeders - this one allows you to add a festive touch using cookie cutters!
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, Birds, Create wild arts and crafts, Help nature, Inside, Winter, Child, Parent, Group leader

Make a sound map

Sound maps are a great way of encouraging people to stop and tune in with the place they are in. They confront a bad habit that most of us have …

4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Coastal, Woodland, Practice mindfulness in nature, Accessibility focused, Inside, Outside, All Year, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Colour in coastal creatures

Scotland’s chilly waters don’t stop wildlife from making it their home. Scottish coasts are home to some incredible (and rare!) habitats and wildlife, from small sea anemones and jellyfish to …

Early years, 4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Coastal, Create wild arts and crafts, Accessibility focused, Inside, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Build like a beaver

Challenge yourself to beat the beavers at their own game! Can they create a watertight dam using natural materials?
4-7, 8-12, Mammals, Freshwater, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Play in nature, Inside, Outside, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Make an aerial acroBat

Woodlands can provide places for bats to dine, roost (their home), and travel – with trees acting as highways for them! Nine species of bat call Scotland home, each protected …

4-7, 8-12, Mammals, Woodland, Urban nature, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Summer, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

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