Forest kindergarten activities provide a unique and engaging learning experience for children. Look at my page Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum for more ideas.
It fosters their connection with nature and sparks their curiosity about the environment.
These activities offer endless opportunities for exploration, learning, and growth.
By immersing children in nature, we nurture their love for the environment and inspire them to become responsible stewards of our planet.
It is a wonderful way to get them outdoors, moving, inhaling fresh air, soaking up vitamin d, reducing stress, and building cognitive skills.
If you don’t already know what forest school is, let’s dig into that a little bit more.
Forest school is an educational approach that emphasizes hands-on learning in a natural setting.
Kids engage with their environment, and that nature provides an ideal context for learning and development.
Forest school programs typically take place in a woodland or forest setting.
Children are given the opportunity to explore and interact with their surroundings.
Forest school has many benefits for children.
Benefits include improved physical and mental health.
Too, it increased creativity and problem-solving skills, and children have a greater appreciation for nature.
Forest school programs also provide opportunities for children to develop social skills, learn how to work as part of a team, and build confidence.
It is flexible. Too, forest school can be done with a large or small group.
You can find local Forest School groups in your area by going here.
More Forest Kindergarten Activities
- Growing a Seed Activity For Kindergarten Science Kids Activity
- Rainforest Science Activities For Kindergarten Amazing and Fun Living Terrarium
- Rock Activities For Kindergarten And Fun Edible Rock Cycle
Finally, look at these roundup of fun forest activities for kids.
10 Forest Kindergarten Activities
Check out these exciting forest kindergarten activities that your child will love and you can get started with right away.
We used a mixture of hands-on activity, books, and more to create a fun and fact filled unit right out in the middle of the forest.
This is a wonderful way to start off every walk and can be used to hold many of the treasures you find along the way as well as serve as a steadying tool on uneven ground.
Transform a sheltered spot in the forest into a magical fairy house. Gather natural materials such as moss, lichen, fallen branches,and wildflowers. Guide your child in constructing a cozy abode for the fairies, complete with furniture and decorations made from leaves and twigs.
Collect an assortment of leaves, flowers, seeds, and other natural materials. Arrange them on a piece of paper or cardboard, creating a unique and colorful collage. Encourage your child's creativity and imagination as they design their nature-inspired artwork. You could also use contact paper and learn about a specific animal or insect by making a collage.
Invent a game that encourages exploration and discovery.Hide objects in the forest and have your child search for them. Play hide-and-seek among the trees or create a nature-themed obstacle course. These games make learning about the forest fun and interactive. Ten Things in Ten Minutes-I really love this idea that puts a spin on a basic scavenger hunt. You give your kids 10 minutes to find 10 interesting things In nature and then they have to make something out of it. It is such a wonderful way to increase their creativity and critical thinking skills.
Find a cozy spot beneath a tree or by a stream and share a captivating story about nature or the forest. Engage your child's imagination by incorporating elements of the surrounding environment into the tale. Stories can spark curiosity and inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Choose a song about nature or the forest and sing it with your child. The melodies and lyrics will help them learn about the environment while fostering a sense of joy and connection. Encourage them to make up their own songs inspired by their experiences in the forest. Need some ideas? Look at Songs for Nature’s Playground
Find a peaceful spot in the forest and practice yoga poses with your child. Incorporate movements that mimic animals, such as downward-facing dog, cat-cow pose, and eagle pose. Yoga enhances flexibility,balance, and body awareness while promoting mindfulness and relaxation.
Grab just a few items from the house and then carry them along on your nature walk to enhance the found nature items or just simply use what you find, there are plenty of ideas.
Another resource that you may find helpful for more explanation and ideas is A Year of Forest School: Outdoor Play and Skill-building Fun for Every Season.
