Nature Studies and Forest School T his summer, in response to the pandemic, we launched a Nature Studies curriculum. The aim of our Nature Studies lessons was to create a sense of ‘awe and wonder’ at our natural world. The lessons ran alongside Forest School, which gave children the opportunity to learn practical skills for the outdoors and an appreciation of the natural world. Each Nature Studies lesson incorporated an appreciation of how the natural environment can enhance a sense of wellbeing and how we can work effectively together in local communities to create sustainable environments. Topics include understanding nature safely, tree explorers, birds, clouds, grass and insects, animal tracks and soils, small mammals, plants and flowers and pond life. We also marked Earth Day this year with a day of exploring our senses, crafts and thinking about our planet.
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