Bring classic nursery rhymes to life with this charming collection of 10 Outdoor Mother Goose Activities, designed to inspire playful learning through nature. Perfect for babies, toddlers and EYFS children, this resource transforms traditional rhymes—such as Incy Wincy Spider, Hickory Dickory Dock, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Humpty Dumpty—into meaningful outdoor experiences using nothing but natural materials.
Each activity is simple to set up, developmentally appropriate and encourages children to explore the world around them using sticks, stones, water, leaves, mud and other natural treasures. These activities support early language development, physical skills, sensory exploration and imaginative play, while helping children build a deeper connection to nature and outdoor learning.
Whether you’re planning outdoor enhancements, forest school sessions, nursery activities, or home play, this pack offers creative, eco-friendly ideas that bring storytelling, movement and nature together in joyful, memorable ways.
What’s Inside
10 Mother Goose-inspired outdoor learning activities
All activities use only natural resources
Ideal for ages 0–5, supporting Babies, Toddlers and EYFS
Focus on language, rhythm, sensory play and imagination
Easy, low-prep ideas suitable for any outdoor space
Perfect for nurseries, childminders, parents and forest school sessions
Perfect For
EYFS practitioners & early years settings
Outdoor learning and forest school educators
Childminders & playgroup leaders
Parents looking for nature-based play ideas
Anyone wanting to reduce plastic and embrace sustainable learning
Celebrate rhyme, rhythm and nature with this beautiful outdoor learning collection—turning timeless nursery rhymes into magical moments outdoors.
50 Outdoor Learning Activities for Babies Using Only Natural Items
