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Raw Art Day / Nature Walk Sketching

Nature Walk Sketching

Children sketch interesting plants, bark and textures on a walk. Slows them down to notice details.

How to run it

  1. Hand out clipboards and pencils.
  2. Walk to a garden or park.
  3. Stop at spots to sketch.
  4. Share sketches back at the centre.

You will need

  • clipboards
  • paper
  • pencils
Make it easier or harderYounger children can do rubbings; older children can add notes.
SafetyFollow excursion procedures if leaving the service.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children observe and represent the natural world.

Fits these theme days

Raw Art DayNature Play DayOutdoor ExplorersBudding ArtistsPark Day

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