Free Lessons, Games & Activities
Take ‘em, Use ‘em!
Free, fun, nature-based, and educational
Regardless of whether you are teaching kids online or in-person, we have tons of great resources you have access to, absolutely free of charge. Nearly all of the topics and lessons offered here can be adapted for age, indoor or outdoor, virtual or in-person, the types of nature available in kids’ neighborhoods, and alignment to state or national school standards.
If you’re teaching in-person, we encourage you to use these free curricula and lessons as appropriate. We also have a suite of offerings we normally provide that you are welcome to explore.
Need help adjusting a lesson? Contact our educators (again, free of charge)!
Click on the name to jump to the lesson:
Bird Names for Birds | Video Lessons & Lessonettes | Nature Mentors (DEI) | Nature Journaling | Scavenger Hunts & Nature Baskets | Bird Skulls are Cool! | Connecting with Nature | Nature Art | Get Moving! | Exploring Plants | *NEW* Black Birders Week 2023 | * NEW * LGBTQIAP+ in Nature
New to outdoor education? Here are three blog posts to help you jump right in and feel confident and capable!
Free downloadable guides!
Check out the ways we usually support teachers!
Hopefully we’ll be back to these kinds of plans for the 2021-22 school year. Many of these activities are adaptable and could fit into your COVID-compatible lesson plans.
Banner photo: Students work on their nature journaling in nature. Photo by Carolyn Byers / SoWBA