Join us for an engaging, hands-on session all about why our planet is so special — and how we can all help to protect it. Through fun activities, stories and crafts, children will explore how nature takes care of us, why trees, animals, and oceans are so important, and what small eco-actions we can take every day. From creating pledge leaves for our “Promise Tree” to exciting eco-games, this session inspires children to become real-life Planet Protectors!

Location/Environment:

Classroom, school hall, or outdoor setting (woodland, park, garden)

What’s included:

• Storytelling props and eco-game resources
• Craft materials (for pledge leaves/Promise Tree) - if required
• Litter pickers, gloves, waste/recycling bags - if required
• Seeds and fat for bird feeders - if required

What will we do?:

• Learn why trees, animals, and oceans are vital for life
• Explore how humans and nature are connected
• Take part in interactive eco-games and stories
• Activity options: litter picking, making bird feeders, 'pledge leaves' for a promise tree

Learning Outcomes/Benefits:

• Develops environmental awareness and responsibility
• Encourages empathy for animals, plants, and ecosystems
• Inspires positive eco-actions in daily life
• Builds teamwork and creative expression

Practical Requirements:

• Tables or surfaces for crafts
• Outdoor or indoor space for movement games
• Weather-appropriate clothing if outside

Adaptability:

• Suitable for ages 5+
• Flexible for EYFS, KS1, KS2, Scouts/Guides, or family/community groups
• Can also be themed as a fun, eco-friendly party activity

Curriculum Links:

• Science (plants, animals, habitats, ecosystems)
• Geography (sustainability, caring for environments)
• PSHE (responsibility, making positive choices, community values)
• PE (outdoor/adventurous activity, teamwork)