Turn every outdoor adventure into a learning experience with this beautifully designed Nature Journal — created specifically for KS1 students (Years 1 and 2) to document their outdoor discoveries and develop early scientific skills.
Over 100 age-appropriate pages guide young children to observe, record, and reflect on the natural world — from plants and insects to seasonal changes and weather — perfect for nature walks, forest school, or garden investigations.
Instant PDF download — print individual pages or complete journals as needed
Fully aligned to the English National Curriculum KS1 Science working scientifically objectives
Trusted by primary school teachers and homeschooling families across the UK
Included Resources +
Over 100 discovery pages with age-appropriate prompts for recording plants, flowers, birds, insects, animals, weather observations, seasonal changes, leaf rubbings, and nature questions and wonderings — enough for a full year of outdoor learning.
Key Details +
Format: Instant PDF download
Pages: 100+
Age range: KS1 (Years 1 & 2, ages 5–7)
Print individual pages or complete class sets — as many times as you need
Suitable for nature walks, school grounds, forest school, and garden investigations
Curriculum Alignment +
Aligned to the English National Curriculum KS1 Science working scientifically objectives and seasonal change topics. Supports observation, recording, questioning, and pattern-spotting — as well as descriptive writing and vocabulary development across English.
Teaching Tips +
Use individual pages for focused nature walk activities or compile a full journal for each child to build over the year. The open prompts work equally well for structured lessons and free exploration — ideal for forest school sessions or as a take-home nature diary. Completed journals make a meaningful keepsake and a ready-made portfolio of scientific enquiry.
