Nature Walk in Autumn Colour Scavenger Hunt | EYFS & KS1 Activity

What’s included?

This pdf download includes x2 portrait orientation pdf sheets.

What’s it for?

This resource is a Autumn Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt designed to encourage early years learners to engage with the natural world through colour discovery.

It is perfect for outdoor learning sessions, forest schools, or weekend family walks.

Who’s it for?

This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students who would enjoy looking for/collecting their own natural coloured items.

How to use this resource?

Using this nature hunt is simple and flexible:

1. Prepare: Choose between the pre-set colour sheet or the blank version. Have the learner write their name at the bottom and secure the sheet to a clipboard.

2. Explore: Head outside for a nature walk. Encourage learners to spot items that match their four chosen colours.

3. Record: For every find, learners can either tape/glue the item directly onto the sheet or draw and label it in the boxes provided.

What is needed for this activity?

Each learner can have their own sheet or learners can work in pairs/with an adult.

Learners will need:

To record findings outdoors:

• a sheet
• a pencil (to write their name/record their findings through drawing/writing labels)
• coloured pencils (before going outside) to identify their own colours to find
• a clipboard / a sturdy piece of A4 cardboard and a bulldog style clip

If wet weather:

• a poly pocket
• a wipe clean pen

To collect first, record later:

• an empty egg box (e.g.) to store collected items in
• gardening gloves (per child)

Top Tips for Success

• Easy Sticking: If you plan to collect items, pre-apply strips of double-sided tape to the colour boxes. This makes it much easier for little hands to attach finds while on the move - mess-free collecting on the go!

• Use a 'Nature Tray': Use an egg carton to collect finds first, then draw them onto the sheet later.

• Weatherproofing: If it’s a wet/windy British autumn day, slip the sheet into a plastic pocket for learners to use dry-wipe markers on the outside.

Responsible Exploring

To make the most of your nature walk while keeping learners and the environment safe, we recommend these simple guidelines:

• The "Point and Ask" Rule: Encourage children to point at a find and ask an adult before touching it. This is a brilliant way to discuss why we stay away from things like berries, fungus, or stinging nettles.

• Watch Your Step: Remind learners to stay on paths and trails where possible. Some plants and wildflowers can be fragile.

• No Tasting: Ensure learners understand that items found in nature are for looking at or collecting, never for eating.

• Hands and Gloves: Consider having learners wear gardening gloves for collecting, and always ensure everyone washes their hands thoroughly once the walk is finished.

• Take Only Memories (or 'Small Bits'): If collecting items to stick down, encourage picking up "loose" items from the ground (like fallen petals or twigs) rather than picking growing flowers.

Important message…

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