Early years Archives

Paint a watercolour rainbow fish

Try this art activity using watercolour and crayon to create a fishy masterpiece!
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Freshwater, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Make a model dragonfly

Dragonflies and damselflies love watery habitats. You can find them in places like lochs, ponds, rivers, canals, burns and bogs! Scotland is home to around 29 different species and summer …

Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Invertebrates, Freshwater, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Summer, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader

Colour in an osprey

Colour in one of Scotland's most iconic birds of prey, the osprey!
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Birds, Freshwater, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Spring, Summer, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Grow your own oak tree

Oak trees are not only beautiful features of our wild landscapes, they’re also really important for wildlife. A mature oak can support hundreds of species of insects – which of …

Early years, 4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Plants, Woodland, Urban nature, Improve your wildlife knowledge, Help nature, Outside, Autumn, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Create a leaf print

Collect some leaves and use their patterns to create some cool prints.
4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Early years, Woodland, Plants, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Outside, Summer, Autumn, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Decorate your own festive wrapping paper

Decorate your own wrapping paper - it's a fun way of getting in the festive mood!
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, 12-15, 16+, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Winter, Child, Parent, Group leader

Make pine cone people

Get crafty and make your own pine cone people this autumn.
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Woodland, Create wild arts and crafts, Inside, Autumn, Winter, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

Make a sensory storm jar

Gather some natural materials and make a mesmerising storm jar!
Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Plants, Woodland, Create wild arts and crafts, Practice mindfulness in nature, Accessibility focused, Inside, Outside, Autumn, Winter, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader

Make a nature potion

A simple way to have fun with natural materials. Grab a jar (or even a cauldron) and go on an adventure to see what you wonderfully magical recipes you can …

Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Create wild arts and crafts, Outside, Autumn, Child, Parent, Group leader

Make your own nature wand

Make your very own nature wand. This activity is all about fun, imagination and being inspired by nature. Your wand can be used for many things: to help you focus …

Early years, 4-7, 8-12, Woodland, Create wild arts and crafts, Play in nature, Outside, Summer, Autumn, All Year, Child, Parent, Group leader, Teacher

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