Key Stage 1

All our KS1 activities are aimed at 5 - 7 year olds and cover the Science and Geography KS skills as indicated.

A typical day…...
The children usually arrive at about 10 a.m, are welcomed and introduced to their education leaders and then split into groups for the morning sessions. At lunch time all groups meet back at the Centre where they eat their packed lunches. Groups swap for the afternoon session to ensure that all pupils cover the whole programme. Most groups leave at about 2.30 p.m.

Courses available for Key Stage 1

Flower Power (half day)
at Bay Pond
A walk around the reserve looking at and learning about the life of flowers.

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Minibeast Safari (half day)
at Nower Wood | Bay Pond
Collect and observe land invertebrates using magnifying pots.

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Pond Dipping (half day)
at Nower Wood | Bay Pond
Simple keys and magnifying pots are used to identify invertebrates from the catch.

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Seed Stories (half day)
at Nower Wood | Bay Pond
A look at the various seeds and their dispersal.

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Sensory Walk (half day)
at Nower Wood | Bay Pond
The children take part in sensory activities and games to increase their awareness of the surrounding area.

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A Very Hungry Caterpillar (full day)
at Nower Wood | Bay Pond
Children take part in games and creative activities that enable them to learn about the life cycle of the butterfly.

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Treemendous (half day)
at Nower Wood
Learn how to identify trees by looking at the bark and leaves and buds.

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Woodland Flowers (half day)
at Nower Wood
The children learn about a plants need for light and water to grow and the names of the parts of a plant while relating each to their function.

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Our sessions are always planned and presented with the Health & Safety of the students in mind. The activities instil an awareness of the importance of observation when studying animals and plants in their natural habitats. Students are encouraged to treat the organisms with care and sensitivity. We also emphasise the need to look after our environment. Most importantly we hope you enjoy your day out, and return to school with a better understanding of how we fit into the natural world.