Bring the magic of Christmas into your outdoor learning with the Forest School Christmas Activity Pack. Designed for Early Years and KS1 practitioners, this pack offers a collection of festive, nature-based activities that inspire creativity, curiosity, and meaningful outdoor exploration.
Perfect for Forest School leaders, teachers, and childcare providers, this resource provides simple, sustainable ideas that use natural loose parts and seasonal materials. Whether you’re running a woodland session, teaching on a school field, or working in a small outdoor space, this pack gives you practical, child-led activities that are easy to set up and full of learning potential.
What’s Included:
Natural Christmas Decoration Ideas
Woodland Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Christmas Tree Building Challenge
Winter Nature Collage Guide
Reindeer Footprint Trail
Campfire Story Suggestions (if appropriate)
Nature Star Weaving Instructions
Christmas Scent Pots Exploration
Santa’s Outdoor Workshop STEM Challenges
Ice Decoration Activity
Christmas Woodland Mindfulness Walk
Bird Feeder Christmas Activity
Nature Mandala Winter Templates
Outdoor Christmas Songs & Rhythm Ideas
Forest School Advent Trail
Each activity is thoughtfully designed to support EYFS and KS1 learning, promoting fine motor development, communication skills, imaginative play, early maths and science, and connection with the natural world.
Why Practitioners Love This Pack:
Minimal preparation—uses natural materials you already have outdoors
Encourages sustainability and eco-friendly festive celebrations
Suitable for mixed ages and abilities
Supports Forest School principles and outdoor learning pedagogy
Provides a full range of activities for the entire festive season
This is the perfect resource for adding seasonal magic to your outdoor sessions while still delivering purposeful learning experiences.
Ready to take Christmas outside? This pack gives you everything you need to create memorable, festive, nature-filled learning throughout December.
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