Forest School for Toddlers

I love a natural approach to learning, by being in the outdoors and in nature. Forest school for toddlers can be so much fun. I love a natural approach to learning, by being in the outdoors and in nature. Forest school for toddlers can be so much fun. Learn more

All you need is some colorful feathers and/or sticks. You could also add in some short lengths of colorful wool too.

Painting with Nature

Roll out a length of paper, then add some washable poster paints. You can lay out some pieces of nature: pine tree branches, sticks, grass, etc. Learn more

Make A Bird Feeder

Bug hunting is a great forest school activity for toddlers or preschoolers or any age.

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Forest School for Toddlers

All you need is some colorful feathers and/or sticks. You could also add in some short lengths of colorful wool too.

Create A Bird’s Nest

Painting with Nature

Make A Bird Feeder

Making a bird feeder is always a great forest school activity.

Bug hunting is a great forest school activity for toddlers or preschoolers or any age.

Bug Hunting

More on forest school

Stories

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