Sensory Discovery
​KS2

​This is a day of exploration through nature and art, using a combination of the senses and imagination pupils are encouraged to look afresh at familiar objects. Ideal for preparing a sense of place or for reinforcing a lasting sense of the site's natural beauty.

There is a whole host of sensory and art focused activities we offer that pupils can engage with, from collecting the scents of nature in the herb garden and making fantastic potions to working with hard flint and porous chalk on an inventive carving.

All of these creative options and more can be tailored to suit the needs of the class, making temporary sculptures in the woods, making tree spirits or working in teams on the scrap art challenge.

Tell the Education Team your preferences and they'll put together a bespoke programme for your class. 

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Activities / Resources

• ​Research environmental artists for example Andy Goldsworthy, produce a piece of art inspired by his techniques or write a bio. 
• Create a sensory map about your time in the woodlands and use this as a springboard to write a poem or story. 
• ​Discover the well-being benefits the outdoors provides https://www.52climateactions.com/enjoy-simple-things/full

Curriculum Links

• Art KS1 - to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products. 
• Art KS2 - to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]. ​