Nature Explorer Challenge Workbook

Encourage children to explore, observe and enjoy the natural world with this engaging Nature Explorer Challenge Workbook. Packed with printable outdoor learning activities, this resource is ideal for Forest School, primary classrooms, SEND provision, home education and outdoor learning sessions.

Designed to promote curiosity, observation and independent learning, the workbook includes 15 exciting nature challenges, bonus starter activities and extension sheets that require little preparation and can be used in school grounds, parks, woodland or outdoor learning environments.

What's Included?

🌿 15 Nature Explorer Challenges

• Colour Scavenger Hunt

• Shape Hunt

• Nature Alphabet

• Mini Beast Safari

• Tree Detective

• Leaf Collection Challenge

• Seed Hunt

• Find Five Different Textures

• Nature Sound Hunt

• Smell Detective

• Bird Spotting Challenge

• Insect Hotel Investigation

• Fungus Finder

• Animal Track Hunt

• Nature Treasure Hunt

⭐ Bonus Resources

• 5 differentiated starter challenge sheets

• Extension recording sheets

• Teacher and practitioner guidance

• Generic risk assessment

• Printable A4 worksheets throughout

Perfect For

• Forest School

• Outdoor Learning

• KS1

• KS2

• SEND

• SEMH

• Home Education

• Enrichment Activities

• Holiday Clubs

• Woodland Learning

• Nature Clubs

Skills Developed

Learners will develop:

• Observation skills

• Scientific enquiry

• Vocabulary

• Speaking and listening

• Problem solving

• Curiosity

• Teamwork

• Creativity

• Environmental awareness

• Independent learning

Most activities can be completed with minimal adult support, making this workbook suitable for independent learning, paired work or whole-class outdoor sessions.

Simply print the pages you need and head outdoors!

Created by Make & Grow Workshop, specialists in practical, creative and outdoor learning experiences for schools, alternative provision and SEND learners.