KS1 Art In Nature Activities

Create Beautiful Art Inspired by the Natural World

Inspire Key Stage 1 children to explore creativity outdoors with seven engaging activities that combine art, music, science, and nature exploration. This comprehensive cross-curricular resource pack takes learning outside, developing artistic skills, environmental awareness, and creative expression—perfectly aligned to the National Curriculum for Art & Design, Music, and Science.

What's Included:

• Land Art – Create temporary outdoor sculptures using natural materials like leaves, stones, and twigs
• Photography In Nature – Develop observation and composition skills by capturing the beauty of the natural world
• Colours In Nature – Explore the vibrant palette of nature and discover where colours come from in the environment
• Leaf Printing – Create beautiful prints using real leaves, exploring patterns, textures, and shapes
• Clay Moulds – Make impressions of natural objects in clay to study detail and texture
• Drawing And Painting In Nature – Sketch and paint outdoors, observing plants, landscapes, and wildlife directly
• Music In Nature – Discover natural sounds and create music using found materials from the environment

Learning Outcomes:

Children will develop artistic techniques using a range of materials, explore colour, pattern, texture, and form in nature, and create their own works of art inspired by the environment. Activities build observational skills, creative expression, and environmental awareness while meeting KS1 Art & Design objectives with cross-curricular links to Music (exploring sounds) and Science (plants and habitats).

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

Ready-to-teach activities bring art education outdoors with minimal preparation required. Perfect for connecting children with nature while developing creativity and artistic skills. Ideal for forest school sessions, outdoor learning days, or bringing fresh inspiration to the classroom. Supports mixed-ability teaching with open-ended, exploratory activities that encourage individual expression and environmental connection.