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Woodland Whittling Sheet

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.

Woodland Wind Chime

Make your own woodland-inspired wind chime. Collect a handful of long, straight sticks, paint them and hang them up ta-da! Your very own woodland wind chime! Try sticks of different shapes and sizes do they sound different? Paint your sticks bright colours, or draw a pattern on them Which other instruments can you make? Set up your own woodland orchestra!

Woodland Window

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!

Woodland Wonders

Our woods are home to some amazing birds and animals. Download our spotter sheet and see how much wildlife you can find. Keep your eyes peeled when you’re out and about. Spot minibeasts in the air and on the ground Look out for lots of different coloured flowers Watch animals making the most of the sunshine How many did you tick off? Did you spot anything else? Tell us in the comments below!

Woodpecker Colouring In Sheet

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.

Woodpecker Mask

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.

Wool Acorns

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!

Yummy Mud Pies

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.