DIY Garden Games & Outdoor Challenges | Bronze, Silver & Gold Builder Projects | Make & Grow Build Series

Bring practical learning to life with this comprehensive DIY Garden Games & Outdoor Challenges Workbook, packed with engaging projects that learners can build, play and enjoy.

Designed for schools, alternative provision, SEND, SEMH, home education, forest schools, youth groups and holiday clubs, this workbook develops practical skills through hands-on construction projects using both recycled household materials and simple woodworking techniques.

Unlike many woodworking resources, the learning doesn't stop once the project is built. Learners create real outdoor games that can be used repeatedly, encouraging teamwork, communication, creativity and problem-solving.

What's Included?

This workbook contains 22 practical build projects organised into three progressive skill levels.

🥉 Bronze Builder

Simple projects using recycled household materials.

• Tin Can Alley
• Bottle Bowling
• Bottle Ring Toss
• Bottle Cap Target Board
• Milk Bottle Football Goal
• Bottle Fishing Game
• Cardboard Brick Tower
• Castle Knockdown

🥈 Silver Builder

Introduction to woodworking and construction skills.

• Balance Beam Challenge
• Archery Target (Foam/Suction)
• Giant Jenga
• Mini Golf Hole
• Hoop Toss
• Tin Can Alley (Wooden Version)
• Wooden Skittles
• Spoon Catapult

🥇 Gold Builder

Larger and more challenging outdoor games.

• Ball Roll Target
• Frog Flip Game
• Bean Bag Toss
• Cornhole Boards
• Giant Dice
• Giant Noughts & Crosses
• Ladder Toss

Every Project Includes

• Step-by-step build instructions
• Materials list
• Tools required
• Safety guidance
• Helpful hints and tips
• Large illustrations and diagrams
• How to play the finished game

Bonus Resources Included

Each project also includes:

• 🎨 Colouring pages
• 🧩 Six differentiated starter activities
• Multiple design variations, allowing you to choose the version that best suits your learners
• Generic risk assessment
• Practical building guidance
• Tool and material recommendations

Perfect For

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools
• SEND & SEMH
• Alternative Provision
• Forest Schools
• Home Education
• Youth Clubs
• Scouts & Guides
• Holiday Clubs
• Family learning
• Practical STEM and DT activities

Skills Developed

Learners will develop:

• Practical woodworking skills
• Measuring and marking out
• Problem-solving
• Creativity
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Fine and gross motor skills
• Hand-eye coordination
• Confidence and independence

Whether you're looking for quick recycled builds or more advanced woodworking projects, this workbook provides a complete programme of practical outdoor learning that learners can build, personalise and enjoy long after the session has finished.