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The thinking walk

Children use their senses on a walk around the Garden. We’ll be exploring colour, sound, texture and scent as we meet some of the trees and plants from our collection. One of our most famous scientists, Charles Darwin, went on a daily “thinking walk” to help him come up with his revolutionary ideas. His ideas changed the way we understand the world, what big ideas might your pupils have while exploring the Garden? The walk and the discoveries made vary according to the season.

Availability

This workshop is available year round.

Children will

  • Visit several areas of the Botanic Garden
  • Look at colour in the environment
  • Use their sense of hearing the discover that other creatures live in the Garden
  • Learn that different plants smell different
  • Discover the different textures found in plants
Child looking at a carnivorous plant

Curriculum Links

The thinking walk workshop supports the following sections of the EYFS Framework:

  • Literacy
  • Understanding the world
  • Communication and language

Complimentary self-led activities

If you are looking for ideas of activities to self-lead in the Garden after your workshop ends, we recommend:

  • Magic Spot
  • Nature Scavenger Hunt
Early Years Resources

Early Years Resources

Resources for Early Years pupils to aid exploration of the natural world
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You can choose to arrange a visit with one of our Learning Officers or lead the day yourself.
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Everything you need to know to plan an educational visit to the Garden.
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