A free Year 1 science topic exploring autumn, winter, spring and summer through weather observations, changes in daylight, nature walks, seasonal art and simple hands-on activities.
The Seasons topic resource includes:
1. Play Outside.pdf
1a. Season Turntable.pdf
2. Nature Display.pdf
3. Season Nature Hunt.pdf
3a. Autumn Nature Hunt Activity Sheet.pdf
3b. Winter Nature Hunt Activity Sheet.pdf
3c. Spring Nature Hunt Activity Sheet.pdf
3d. Summer Nature Hunt Activity Sheet.pdf
3e. My Nature Hunt Activity Sheet.pdf
4. My Senses In Nature.pdf
4a. Autumn Senses Activity Sheet.pdf
4b. Winter Senses Activity Sheet.pdf
4c. Spring Senses Activity Sheet.pdf
4d. Summer Senses Activity Sheet.pdf
5. Drawing Outside In Nature.pdf
6. Paint The Weather.pdf
7. Create A Tree Collage.pdf
7a. Tree Trunk Activity Sheet.pdf
8. Record The Date.pdf
8a. Calendar.pdf
9. Record The Weather.pdf
9a. Record The Weather Activity Sheet.pdf
Key Details +
Year Group: Year 1 (ages 5–6)
Key Stage: KS1
Subject: Science
Resource type: Free topic page with activity ideas and nature journal activities
Themes: seasonal change, weather, daylight and nature observation
Curriculum Alignment +
Aligned to Year 1 science learning about seasonal changes. Children observe and describe weather associated with the seasons, notice how day length varies, record changes over time and communicate their observations. Cross-curricular links include Art and Design through observational drawing, and Geography through weather and the local environment.
Teaching Tips +
Record the Weather works well as a short daily routine. Revisit the chart regularly and ask children to describe patterns and changes over time.
Use the Season Nature Hunt at the start of each season to encourage children to notice changes in plants, trees, daylight and weather.
Drawing Outside in Nature and Nature Display provide simple ways to connect science with art, observation and vocabulary development.
The activities work well in a school garden, outdoor classroom or local green space and can be adapted for short sessions or a longer seasonal project.
