Inspire learners to explore, care for, and protect the world around them! This Mini Eco Explorers Activity Pack is designed for EYFS and KS1 children, supporting early understanding of nature, recycling, and the environment through playful, hands-on learning.
Perfect for topics such as Understanding the World and The Natural World, this printable pack helps children develop curiosity, respect for living things, and eco-friendly habits.

What’s Included inside this 18 page pdf pack:

• Garden diary – record your adventures in nature!
• Scavenger hunt Checklist – spot leaves, insects, clouds, and more.
• Sorting Rubbish Activity – sort plastic, paper, and metal for recycling.
• Life Cycle flashcards (Butterfly, frog, flower and chick) – learn how living things grow and change.
• Eco Pledges Page – children draw or write one thing they’ll do to help the Earth.
• Animal jigsaws

**** EYFS Learning Links:****

• Understanding the World: Exploring nature, the environment, and seasonal changes.
• Communication & Language: Talking about what they notice and observe.
• Literacy: Recording findings through drawing, labelling, and early writing.
• PSED: Developing care, responsibility, and empathy for living things.

How to Use:

• Use for continuous provision, forest school, or topic planning.
• Perfect for Earth Day, World Environment Day, or outdoor learning weeks.

Print, laminate, and reuse year after year!

Why Teachers Love It:

• Ready to print and use immediately
• Mix of independent and guided activities
• Encourages outdoor exploration and classroom discussion

Supports EYFS Early Learning Goals for Understanding the World

File Format:
PDF file
A4 size