Programmes for Early Years and Key Stage 1
The Countryside Centre is a great place for young children to come and explore and discover their local wildlife, either for a half or full day visit.
Half Day Programme
From Little Seeds Big Trees Grow (New for 2013!)
Literacy, Imagination, Sensory, Expressive Arts and Design, Science
This programme is tailored for early years and runs from April to September
The children will be immersed in the inspiring story of a tiny seed that grows into a majestic Oak and how the acorns make their way underground where the life cycle can begin again. They will take a short walk on the nature reserve discovering a real oak tree and looking for nature's treasures and colours to make their very own special crown. This is a fun-filled sensory morning specifically tailored for younger children building their imagination, communication and confidence.
Full Day Programme
Captain Fentastic Challenge (Wildlife Medley)
Science, Geography, Citizenship, Art and Design.
This day is tailored for Key Stage 1 children.
The children will be personally invited to the Great Fen by our superhero Captain Fentastic to help him discover what is living on the nature reserve at the Countyside Centre in Ramsey Heights.
The children will become wildlife superheroes in training and using their super senses on the nature trail learning how to develop their nature skills as their superhero quality.
An interactive day full of discovery and exploration of the habitats, plants and animals found on the reserve.
Activities include:
- Minibeast activities which includes sweep netting, log rolling and tree shaking to discover what minibeasts are living in the different habitats on the nature reserve.
- Pond dipping will encourage the children to discover what is living in and around the pond areas.
- Wildlife art using natural materials.
- Wildlife senses trail includes looking at tracks and trails, making treasure tiles,looking at shapes and colours of leaves, bark rubbing and making their very own smelly nature cocktail.
"We had a Captain Fentastic Day"
Alderman Jacobs Primary School June 2013
