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Art
Build a raft using twigs and leaves. Twig rafts are really easy to make. Just follow our simple steps. Try sticks of different thicknesses and lengths what works best? Float your raft on a puddle or pond how far does it go? Experiment with different types and numbers of leaves. Does it go faster with one long leaf or three short ones?
Use twigs, seeds and leaves to create this spooky skeleton. Use woodland items to make your skeleton all you need is your imagination. This activity is particularly perfect for Halloween Try making a whole family of skeletons you could even make a dog skeleton! Keep your eyes peeled for the perfect materials Leave your skeleton in the woods for other people to find. Watch our video and get ready to make your own twig skeleton!
Find twigs of different sizes and use them to build a tower. Twigs are so versatile you can use them to create all sorts of things! Gather some twigs next time you’re in the woods and have a go at making your very own sculpture. Build towers of different shapes and sizes Make a small stack or a giant tower! Use our twig ID sheet to learn which trees your sticks have come from.
According to the Toy Hall of Fame in the USA, the humble
stick is the oldest toy in the world, played with by humans
and animals alike.
To develop curiosity in the local environment and respect for it – To work together as a group – To promote responsibility among the senior pupils – To stimulate creativity – To learn new skills
Build cosy winter homes for woodland creatures. Lots of animals and minibeasts search for somewhere snug to sleep when it gets colder. Make them a home! Pile up sticks, fallen leaves and other bits and pieces Remember that different creatures need different sorts of homes Make sure you build the home somewhere out of the wind Pop back to see if any little creatures have moved in!
Make your own Green Man or woodland spirit. The woods are said to be home to nature spirits, elves and fairies. Create your own using leaves, mud and other natural items. Choose a spot for your sculpture a tree trunk, large rock or the forest floor is best Gather fallen ferns, pine cones, twigs and leaves and make a face If there’s a big group of you, try making a life-sized figure Leave your sculpture behind for other people to find. Maybe they’ll be inspired to make their own spirit too!
Learn how to carve a marshmallow stick or a magic wand! Our tips for beginners will help you become a whittling wizard: Find a thick, dry stick – straight ones are ideal Strip away the bark with a vegetable peeler or wood carving knife Smooth your stick with sandpaper When you’ve finished carving, decorate your whittled twig using ribbon, string and paint! Stay safe. Please be careful when you’re whittling. Peelers and knives are very sharp, so do this activity with a grown-up and always carve away from your body. Keep a first aid kit handy in case of any cuts.
Look for gaps in branches and leaves it’s a summer woodland window! View the woods in a whole new way. What can you see when you peep through the branches? Does the size of the window affect the view? Some windows will be low down, while others will be high up What can you see? Woodland windows can appear in all sorts of places!
Colour in this wonderful woodpecker and bring him to life. Great spotted woodpeckers are really glam-looking birds. Use your favourite pens and pencils and colour him in. The great spotted woodpecker’s Latin name is Dendrocopus major Only the male bird has a red patch on the back of his head They like to eat insects, seeds and nuts Get inspired by real woodpeckers, or create your own using your favourite colours. Try adding texture using fabric and feathers.
Transform into a wonderful woodpecker! Do you have a close group of friends, who you like hanging out and joking around with? Are you brave and determined, but sometimes a little scared by small stuff? If so, you’re a woodpecker! Print out and make up this marvellous mask to complete your transformation.
Make colourful autumn decorations using real acorn cups. Have a go at ‘wet felting’ and make woolly acorns with this fun craft. Look for empty acorn cups underneath oak trees. Follow the instructions on the activity sheet to make the woolly acorns. Turn them into autumn garlands, mini Christmas baubles or decorations for a fairy house! This is a great project for autumn, when acorns fall from the trees. It’s also calming and relaxing – so it’s a great way to practice mindfulness!
Magic up some marvellous mud pies! All you need is a patch of mud and your imagination, and you can rustle up these woodland treats. There’s nothing like getting your hands dirty you can always wash them afterwards Which pies will you make? Use natural items to flavour them Try making different muddy treats pizzas and sandwiches are super fun! Remember, these pies are made of mud, so don’t eat them. And don’t forget to wash your hands when you’re finished.
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