Variation – Key Stage 1

A day’s programme does not necessarily include all the listed activities and can be adapted to suit individual needs and requirements. Normally we fit in five activities during your visit.

Activity	Learning objective: the children should learn...
Leaf match	to observe carefully the wide range of leaves in the Gardens (shape, colour and texture).
Bud hunt	to make careful observations about the changes occurring to plants in the spring.
Un-nature trail	a greater understanding of camouflage whilst hunting for hidden objects in the natural environment.
Minibeast hunt	to identify the variety of minibeasts found in different habitats.
Colour palettes	to look carefully at the colours found on the parts of a variety of plants.
Pond dipping	to identify the variety of aquatic life found in ponds.
Colour sticky strips	about the range of different coloured and textured materials found in Gardens by creating an individual coloured strip.
Texture cards	that there are a variety of textures to be found in the natural environment.
Shape cards	that there are a variety of shapes to be found in the natural environment.
Leaf sort	to appreciate the variety of different colours of leaves as they change in the autumn.