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Nature Sunflowers Art Task KS2

Nature Sunflowers Art Task KS2

🌻 Nature Sunflowers Drawing: Mindfulness Activity for KS2

Bring a little sunshine and calm to your classroom with our Nature Sunflowers Drawing Mindfulness Activity, specially designed for Key Stage 2 learners. 🌞

This beautiful outdoor-inspired task encourages children to slow down, observe nature closely, and connect mindfully with the world around them. Perfect for wellbeing sessions, art lessons, or outdoor learning days, this activity combines creativity with emotional regulation, helping pupils to relax, refocus, and express themselves.

What’s included:

✅ Sunflower Colouring Sheet

Learning Benefits:

  • Supports mindfulness and mental wellbeing

  • Develops fine motor skills and artistic techniques

  • Encourages patience, focus, and positive self-expression

  • Enhances connection to nature and seasons

  • Easy to adapt for classroom or outdoor use

Suitable for: Ages 7–11 | Years 3–6 | Whole class, small groups, or 1:1 sessions

No experience needed! Whether you’re using this as a calm morning starter, part of an outdoor art project, or a wellbeing week activity, this sunflower-themed mindfulness task offers a meaningful, low-prep way to brighten your pupils’ day.

🌻 Sometimes the simplest moments create the deepest growth. 🌻

🌻 Nature Sunflowers Art Task for KS2: Inspire Creativity and Mindfulness Outdoors

Looking for a beautiful, nature-inspired art project for your KS2 classroom? 🌞 Our Nature Sunflowers Art Task is the perfect way to combine art, outdoor learning, and mindfulness in one easy, engaging lesson.

At The Muddy Puddle Teacher, we believe that children learn best when they are connected to nature. This sunflower drawing activity helps children slow down, observe the world around them, and create stunning artwork inspired by real-life natural beauty.


🎨 Why Choose a Sunflower Art Task for KS2?

Sunflowers are the perfect symbol of positivity, growth, and resilience — all wonderful messages to share with young learners. Through this art task, KS2 pupils can:

  • Develop observational drawing skills

  • Enhance mindfulness and focus

  • Explore the natural world through creative expression

  • Build confidence in their artistic abilities

  • Relax and de-stress through slow, sensory learning

Whether you teach Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, or Year 6, this nature-based art lesson fits beautifully into your outdoor learning, PSHE, or art curriculum.


🖌️ How to Deliver the Nature Sunflowers Art Task

  1. Take the Lesson Outdoors
    Head outside to a garden, playground, or local green space where pupils can observe real flowers. If you can’t access sunflowers, use printed photos or video footage to inspire their creativity.

  2. Mindful Observation
    Guide children to really look at the sunflowers — noticing patterns, colours, textures, and shapes. Use gentle mindfulness prompts like:

    • What colours can you see?

    • What does the texture of the petals remind you of?

    • How does the flower make you feel?

  3. Drawing the Sunflowers
    Provide pupils with sketchbooks or eco-friendly drawing paper. Encourage them to focus on simple shapes first before adding details like shading and petal layering.

  4. Reflect and Share
    After drawing, allow time for pupils to reflect:

    • How did they feel during the drawing process?

    • What was challenging or surprising about observing closely?

This is not about perfect artwork — it’s about the process of connecting with nature and expressing what they see and feel.


🌻 Learning Objectives Covered

  • Art: Developing drawing and shading skills

  • Science: Observing parts of a plant (link to KS2 Science Curriculum)

  • PSHE: Building mindfulness, emotional regulation, and self-esteem

  • Outdoor Learning: Enhancing learning beyond the classroom walls


📚 Extend the Learning

Looking for even more nature-inspired activities for KS2?
Pair the Sunflowers Art Task with:

  • A plant life cycle science investigation

  • A poetry writing session inspired by nature

  • A mindfulness walk focusing on seasonal changes

You can also find ready-to-go nature art lesson plans in our outdoor learning packs for KS2 teachers!

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