Here's some fun nature and wildlife activities to help children learn about nature and love and respect the world around us.
Nature and Wildlife
Nature and wildlife
Activities to entertain and teach about nature and widlife.
Bees, bugs and butterflies
Colouring, doodling and puzzles to teach children about bees, bugs and butterflies.
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Fingerprint beesFingerprint some bees, then add stripes and wings with a crayon or pen. -
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Build beetlesDraw your own beetles then go on a beetle hunt.
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Make an origami butterflyFollow the simple instructions and folding tips to make a paper origami butterfly.Age: 7+ yearsDownload
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Creepy-crawly doodlesTry doodling these shapes to draw lots of different bugs.Age: 5-6 yearsDownload
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Lots of bugs to findUse your observation skills to spot and count the bugs.Age: 5-6 yearsDownload
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Butterfly and bee puzzlesCan you match the butterflies and help the bees find the flowers?
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Buzzy beeAdd 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 yearsDownload
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Bugs to colourColour in the butterflies and bugs, and some pretty flowers for them to visit.Age: 3-4 yearsDownload
Wildlife and trees
We can see wildlife in forest, woods or even cities. Download some wildlife fun below.
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City nature spottingCan you spot all the animals and nature in this busy city?
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Look and find in the forestCan you spot a dog, a fox up a tree, a fox in a box, and more?Age: 5-6 yearsDownload
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Forest puzzle and drawingHelp Tim and Jess find their way through the woods, then draw your own trees and birds.
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Trees in WinterGet creative with this Christmas craft by drawing and painting these pretty wintry trees.Age: 7+ yearsDownload
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In the forestThe forest is full of wild animals! Can you colour them all in?Age: 3-4 yearsDownload
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Wild artHere are some ideas for for making wild works of art in the woods or park.
Birds and flowers
Here are some crafts, colouring, drawing and fingerprinting.
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Flower colouringColour in these bees visiting flowers and spreading pollene.Age: 5-6 yearsDownload
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Foil and paper birdsThese birds make lovely presents for family or friends – or even a teacher.
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FingerpaintingFollow the step-by-step instructions to fill the trees with woodpeckers and bluebirds.
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Fingerprinting flowersUse a little paint to decorate these plant pots with lots of colourful flowers.
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Woodland birdsUnjumble the letters to name the woodland birds, then see if you can identify them in the picture.
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Bird behaviour activitiesFind out more about birds, what they eat and where they nest with these activities.
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Springtime blossomColour in this pretty scene with colourful birds, delicate cherry blossom and more.Age: 7+ yearsDownload
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Colouring rosesFill the page with lots of roses, and colour them in with vibrant colours.Age: 7+ yearsDownload
Growing plants and gardening
Get them interested in gardening and nurture a love for healthy eating.
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Growing pipsTake pips from fruit and turn them into house plants which may produce fruit of their own!Age: 7+ yearsDownload
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Grow your own seedsTake some seeds, soil, a pot and some tender loving care to make your own garden.
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Garden activitiesHere's some drawing, dot-to-dot and spot-the-difference puzzles and activities.
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Garden activitiesCan you help Poppy and Sam with their garden activities?
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Outdoorsy word searchThis leafy word grid has at least 45 words to with the outdoors in it! Can you find them all?
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Create your own scarecrowThe Lady in the Waves is coming! What materials would you use to make a scarecrow like the one Aveline Jones spots?
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.
