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Winter Nature Club

Exploring hibernation

Aim by the end of session: 

  • To explore hibernation and create hibernation boxes for hedgehogs.

In this outdoor session, children will develop their understanding of hibernation and provide homes for one of the nations’ best loved mammals: the humble hedgehog!

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Learning about garden birds

Aim by the end of session:

  • To learn more about garden birds and provide a winter food source.

Nurture a love of local wildlife in your children by creating their very own bird feeders. They will be able to watch any visitors that come to feed throughout the season and enjoy learning the names and characteristics of different bird species.

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Creating constellations

Aim by the end of session: 

  • To create constellations.

In this outdoor activity, children will experience awe and wonder as they gaze at the stars and create their own constellations. They will develop their art and Science skills and knowledge as well as discovering the myths behind some of the common constellations.

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Designing weather stations

Aim by the end of session: 

  • To make a weather station to study winter weather patterns.

Allow the children to take on the role of meteorologists to explore and monitor your local weather patterns during winter with this creative and fun outdoor session.

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Recognising mammal footprints

Aim by the end of session:

  • To know different mammal footprints.

Spark your children’s curiosity about our native mammals in this fun, treasure hunt style session. They will learn about the ecology of British mammals whilst creating tracks, dens and models of the animals themselves.

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Creating a winter song

Aim by the end of session:

  • To create instruments to play a winter theme song

In this outdoor session, the well known story of ‘The Snowman’ is used as a stimulus for creating a winter party! The children will make instruments using natural materials and use them to play a winter-themed song at the party.

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Mrs Davies

Amazing resources which have really helped our school be more confident in using the outdoor space to enhance the children's learning. Great, fun, easy to follow lesson plans, which link directly to the key objectives!

Sharon Taylan

The Alfresco planning hub is a fantastic resources with lesson that are easy to pick up and teach. I use them both as full lesson, lesson starters and intervention session for an LSA. Would highly recommend.

Karyn Weglarz

I am a member of the Planning Hub and I love the variety of lessons provided. Most lessons need only simple materials that I usually already have on hand. I love taking my students out with these lessons.

Amy McTague

Brilliant resources, easy to follow and adapt for learners, clear progression!

Laura Walton

The online planning hub is a lifesaver. I teach in KS1 and the children always ask when we are going outside and parents always say how excited the children are about their outdoor learning. It is exactly what I was looking for and have now been using it for several years. Thank you for such a brilliant resource!