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Nature and Wildlife

Nature and wildlife

Activities to entertain and teach about nature and widlife.

Here's some fun nature and wildlife activities to help children learn about nature and love and respect the world around us. 

Bees, bugs and butterflies

Colouring, doodling and puzzles to teach children about bees, bugs and butterflies.
  • Fingerprint bees
    Fingerprint bees
    Fingerprint some bees, then add stripes and wings with a crayon or pen.
    Age: 5-6 years
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    View book: Fingerprint Activities Backyard
  • Butterfly colouring
    Butterfly colouring
    Here's some beautiful peacock butterflies to colour in.
    Age: 7+ years
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  • Build beetles
    Build beetles
    Draw your own beetles then go on a beetle hunt. 
    Age: 7+ years
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    View book: Never Get Bored Outdoors
  • Make an origami butterfly
    Make an origami butterfly
    Follow the simple instructions and folding tips to make a paper origami butterfly.
    Age: 7+ years
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    View book: Origami
  • Creepy-crawly doodles
    Creepy-crawly doodles
    Try doodling these shapes to draw lots of different bugs.
    Age: 5-6 years
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    View book: Drawing, Doodling & Coloring Book
  • Lots of bugs to find
    Lots of bugs to find
    Use your observation skills to spot and count the bugs.
    Age: 5-6 years
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  • Butterfly and bee puzzles
    Butterfly and bee puzzles
    Can you match the butterflies and help the bees find the flowers?
    Age: 5-6 years
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    View book: Little Children's Nature Activity Book
  • Buzzy bee
    Buzzy bee
    Add some more flowers, then draw a line without taking your pencil off the paper, to show where the bee's been buzzing.
    Age: 5-6 years
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    View book: Fabulous Activity Book
  • Flowers for the bees
    Flowers for the bees
    Bees visit flowers to sip nectar which they take back to their hive to make honey. Colour some lovely bright flowers for the bees to visit.
    Age: 5-6 years
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  • Bugs to colour
    Bugs to colour
    Colour in the butterflies and bugs, and some pretty flowers for them to visit.
    Age: 3-4 years
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Wildlife and trees

We can see wildlife in forest, woods or even cities. Download some wildlife fun below.
  • City nature spotting
    City nature spotting
    Can you spot all the animals and nature in this busy city?
    Age: 5-6 years
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    View book: Little Children's Nature Activity Book
  • Look and find in the forest
    Look and find in the forest
    Can you spot a dog, a fox up a tree, a fox in a box, and more?
    Age: 5-6 years
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  • Forest puzzle and drawing
    Forest puzzle and drawing
    Help Tim and Jess find their way through the woods, then draw your own trees and birds.
    Age: 5-6 years
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    View book: Little Children's Nature Activity Book
  • Trees in Winter
    Trees in Winter
    Get creative with this Christmas craft by drawing and painting these pretty wintry trees.
    Age: 7+ years
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  • In the forest
    In the forest
    The forest is full of wild animals! Can you colour them all in?
    Age: 3-4 years
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  • Wild art
    Wild art
    Here are some ideas for for making wild works of art in the woods or park.
    Age: 7+ years
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    View book: Aventuras al aire libre

Birds and flowers

Here are some crafts, colouring, drawing and fingerprinting.
  • Flower colouring
    Flower colouring
    Colour in these bees visiting flowers and spreading pollene.
    Age: 5-6 years
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  • Foil and paper birds
    Foil and paper birds
    These birds make lovely presents for family or friends – or even a teacher.
    Age: 7+ years
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  • Tulip card
    Tulip card
    Use coloured paper to make a flowery Mother's Day card.
    Age: 5-6 years
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  • Fingerpainting
    Fingerpainting
    Follow the step-by-step instructions to fill the trees with woodpeckers and bluebirds.
    Age: 5-6 years
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    View book: Fingerprint Activities Backyard
  • Fingerprinting flowers
    Fingerprinting flowers
    Use a little paint to decorate these plant pots with lots of colourful flowers.
    Age: 5-6 years
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    View book: Fingerprint Activities Backyard
  • Birds in the tree tops
    Birds in the tree tops
    Colour the birds whatever colours you like.
    Age: 3-4 years
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  • Woodland birds
    Woodland birds
    Unjumble the letters to name the woodland birds, then see if you can identify them in the picture.
    Age: 7+ years
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    View book: Nature Activity Book
  • Bird behaviour activities
    Bird behaviour activities
    Find out more about birds, what they eat and where they nest with these activities.
    Age: 7+ years
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    View book: Little Children's Nature Activity Book
  • Springtime blossom
    Springtime blossom
    Colour in this pretty scene with colourful birds, delicate cherry blossom and more.
    Age: 7+ years
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    View book: The Wild Garden
  • Colouring roses
    Colouring roses
    Fill the page with lots of roses, and colour them in with vibrant colours.
    Age: 7+ years
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    View book: Drawing, Doodling & Coloring Book

Growing plants and gardening

Get them interested in gardening and nurture a love for healthy eating.
  • Growing pips
    Growing pips
    Take pips from fruit and turn them into house plants which may produce fruit of their own!
    Age: 7+ years
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    View book: Usborne Book of Growing Food
  • Grow your own seeds
    Grow your own seeds
    Take some seeds, soil, a pot and some tender loving care to make your own garden.
    Age: 7+ years
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    View book: Never Get Bored Outdoors
  • Garden activities
    Garden activities
    Here's some drawing, dot-to-dot and spot-the-difference puzzles and activities.
    Age: 3-4 years
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  • Garden activities
    Garden activities
    Can you help Poppy and Sam with their garden activities?
    Age: 3-4 years
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    View book: Poppy and Sam's Little Wipe-Clean Activities
  • Outdoorsy word search
    Outdoorsy word search
    This leafy word grid has at least 45 words to with the outdoors in it! Can you find them all?
    Age: 7+ years
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    View book: Never Get Bored Outdoors
  • Create your own scarecrow
    Create your own scarecrow
    The Lady in the Waves is coming! What materials would you use to make a scarecrow like the one Aveline Jones spots?
    Age: 7+ years
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Online nature facts, activities and games

Watch carefully chosen videos about animals, plants and nature and discover new facts and ways we can help wildlife - wherever you live! Here is a selection of Usborne Quicklinks all about nature and wildlife. 

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Write-in activity books for stealth learning

These write-in activity books are packed with engaging activities on topics from maps to measuring – the kids won't even know they're doing schoolwork!
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