Fairy gardens

This imaginative, play-based activity invites children to create miniature fairy gardens using natural materials found outdoors. As they build small worlds with moss, pebbles, sticks and soil, learners explore size, scale and texture while developing language through storytelling and sensory play. The activity encourages creativity, early maths skills and a deep connection with nature through open-ended exploration. 

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Activities (15+ min)
EYFS
Communication and Language
Expressive Arts and Design

Preparation

What you need
  • The fairy gardens activity guide
Location

Outdoors

Useful guidance

Resources

LtL Fairy Guidance Activity Guidance.pdf 351.85 KB

Step by step

  1. Download the fairy gardens activity guide.
  2. Read the guidance for step by step instructions for each activity. 

Curriculum links

This activity can be used to support curriculum knowledge and skill development in Expressive Art & Design, Communication & Language, Mathematics, alongside enhancing nature education, with age appropriate adaptations.

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