'5 Days of Wild Wellbeing' Challenge - Outdoor Learning and Nature based Activities
The 5 Day Wild Wellbeing Challenge is all about exploring the ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ and connecting with nature. Each activity links with one of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Connect, Give, Be Active, Keep Learning and Notice.
- Day 1: Nature Scavenger Hunt (Be Active).
- Day 2: Nature Postcard (Connect).
- Day 3: Shoebox Bug Hotel (Keep Learning).
- Day 4: D.I.Y Bird Seed Feeder (Give).
- Day 5: Framing Nature (Notice).
This is a low resource challenge designed for children to complete at home or at school. It’s the perfect half-term activity to keep children busy and spending time outside!
How could this resource be used?
- To support building a connection with nature.
- To promote mindfulness and being present.
- To build a connection with nature.
Relevant Curriculum Links:
England PSHE – Which statutory PSHE curriculum* objectives does this resource fall into? *in line with the PSHE Association 2021 Statutory Guidance.
KS1:
- H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).
- H18. different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don’t feel good.
- L3. about things they can do to help look after their environment.
KS2:
- H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing.
- H18. about everyday things that affect feelings and the importance of expressing feelings.
- H20. strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.
- L5. ways of carrying out shared responsibilities for protecting the environment in school and at home; how everyday choices can affect the environment (e.g. reducing, reusing, recycling; food choices).
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- Mental and Emotional Wellbeing:
- I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them. HWB 0-02a / HWB 1-02a / HWB 2-02a / HWB 3-02a / HWB 4-02a.
- I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.
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