Turn storytime into an adventure with our 50 Forest School Story-Linked Lesson Ideas — a must-have resource for teachers, forest school leaders, and early years practitioners who want to make literacy active and engaging.
Each idea links a classic, copyright-free story or traditional tale to a hands-on outdoor activity, helping children connect with nature while developing language, imagination, and teamwork skills.
Whether you’re running a weekly forest school session, planning an outdoor curriculum day, or simply want to take storytime outside, this pack gives you everything you need to inspire curiosity and creativity.
What’s Included:
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50 lesson ideas linking forest school activities with stories, fairy tales, fables, and seasonal folklore
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A mix of EYFS and primary-friendly activities – from shelter building and nature crafts to soundscapes and storytelling circles
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Suggestions for differentiation to support children with SEND
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Tips for making lessons safe, inclusive, and child-led using the forest school approach
Perfect for:
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Forest School leaders
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EYFS & KS1 teachers
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Childminders & home educators
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Outdoor learning enthusiasts
Looking for forest school activities that link with literacy? Our 50 Forest School Story-Linked Lesson Ideas are designed to make reading come alive outdoors. Connect children with nature while exploring well-known fairy tales, myths, and nursery rhymes through play. Build dens for the Three Little Pigs, create natural crowns for woodland kings and queens, or make soundscapes for the Wind and the Sun fable.
This resource is ideal for forest school sessions, outdoor literacy lessons, or whole-school story days, giving you practical, ready-to-use ideas that meet EYFS and primary learning goals.
