Great Wood KS1-3
Experience the Quantocks:
These short films are made by artists who have filmed on the Quantock Hills and from their studios. They offer a virtual experience of the Quantocks as seen from an artist’s perspective. You can use these alongside the downloadable PDF's below to plan creative activities that can be carried out at school or on site.
Each download includes simple techniques and equipment lists accessible to all.
All the ideas suggested here can be used to support well-being; develop art and design and design and technology skills. With planning they provide valuable approaches to enrich learning across the curriculum.
A virtual tour of Great Wood with practical activities that can be carried out on site, in the classroom or adapted for home learning. Activities include making and using a nature journal; using our senses and encouraging drawing and observational skills; story-telling and mask making. Inspiration and ideas for approaching environmental themes with an introduction to the children’s book ‘The Last Tree’ by Emily Howarth Booth and to ‘No ordinary Protest’ a performance work by artist Mikhail Karikas.
Activity sheet 1 - The Last Tree
Using Emily Haworth-Booth’s illustrated book ‘The Last Tree’ as a starting point, this resource develops practical observational drawing skills, along with story telling and ideas to deepen connections with trees and environmental issues. Includes an introduction on how charcoal is made and helpful tips on supporting children to draw with charcoal
Activity sheet 2 - Using the Five Senses
Making and using a nature journal – simple printing activity, using our senses and encouraging drawing and observational skills.