Year 1 Seasons + Nature Journal

Explore the Seasons with Five Free Outdoor Learning Activities

Bring Year 1 science to life with this free Seasons resource, packed with hands-on activities that help children explore weather, nature, and seasonal change through outdoor learning, art, and simple observation.

Five Complete Activities Included:

1. Play Outside: Use a simple season turntable to notice changes across the year, encouraging children to talk about what they see, feel, and hear outdoors in each season
2. Nature Display: Create a simple seasons display using natural treasures such as sticks, rocks, feathers, and leaves, helping children classify and describe what they find in nature
3. Season Nature Hunt: Head outside for a seasonal scavenger hunt, spotting signs of spring, summer, autumn, and winter while building observation and vocabulary skills
4. Drawing Outside in Nature: Take sketchbooks or clipboards outdoors so children can draw what they see in the natural environment, linking art with careful scientific observation
5. Record the Weather: Use a printable chart to track daily weather, supporting simple data collection, pattern spotting, and discussion of how weather changes over time

Why Teachers Choose This Resource:

• Curriculum-Aligned: Supports Year 1 science objectives for seasonal changes and weather across the year
• Outdoor Focused: Encourages learning outside the classroom and first-hand experience of the natural world
• Easy to Use: Simple, low-prep activities using everyday materials and printable sheets
• Builds Scientific Skills: Promotes observing, describing, recording, and talking about changes over time
• Creative and Practical: Combines science with art, craft, and display work
• Inclusive Learning: Suitable for whole-class teaching, small groups, or home education

Perfect For:

• Year 1 science lessons on seasons and weather
• Outdoor learning and nature-based activities
• Forest school or school garden sessions
• Home education exploring the changing year
• Cross-curricular projects linking science and art

Learning Outcomes:

Through these activities, children will observe and describe seasonal changes, talk about different types of weather, record simple data over time, use nature as inspiration for creative work, and build confidence exploring the outdoors.

Why This Free Resource Matters:

Young children learn best by being active and curious. These free activities give Year 1 learners meaningful opportunities to explore the seasons first-hand, helping them connect classroom learning with real-world changes in weather, plants, and the environment.

Download now and start exploring the seasons with your class or at home using simple, engaging outdoor activities that build scientific understanding and a love of nature.