OUR NATURE GROUPS
At Sense Outside, we create opportunities for children and families to connect with nature in meaningful ways. Our sessions are designed to nurture curiousity, play and wellbeing outside.
Twiglits: Mother & Toddler Nature Group (1- 4 years)
A welcoming group where little ones and their parents/carers can explore the outdoors together.
Expect nature play, sensory exploration, and a supportive community of families. For children aged 4 and under to come along with Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Aunts or Uncles - just whoever would like to bring their child along!
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Sensory input galore! Climb, crawl, jump, skip, balance, wiggle, run, swing, spin and snuggle!
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Our toddler nature sessions are created to nurture your child's sensory systems, support their fine and gross motor skills, whilst exploring our beautiful private woodlands!
Saplings: Nature for Small Groups (4 to 10 years)
Saplings is our small group programme designed especially for children with additional needs. Each child is welcome to come along with a parent, carer, friend, or relative; whoever helps them feel safe, supported, and at ease.
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Our sessions take place in nature, offering a calm and nurturing space where children can explore and connect with the natural world. Through guided activities and meaningful interactions, we encourage personal growth, social development, and emotional well-being in a gentle, supportive way.
Sessions are held during term time on Monday afternoons 1.30pm to 3pm, within the safety and privacy of our woodland setting.
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To ensure every child receives the care and attention they need, we run sessions with a minimum of five children and a maximum of eight per group.
Spriglits: Mother & Baby Nature Group (under 1 yr)
A gentle, welcoming group where babies and their parents/carers can enjoy the outdoors together.
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Expect calming sensory play, peaceful time in nature, and a supportive community of families. For babies under 1 to come along with Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Aunts or Uncles; whoever your little one’s special grown-up may be!
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Soft sensory experiences abound! Watch, listen, touch, snuggle and sway – giving your baby time to discover the world at their own pace.
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Our baby nature sessions are designed to nurture early sensory development, support bonding, and offer parents and carers a chance to slow down, breathe, and share those precious first adventures in our beautiful private woodlands.
Wildlings: Holiday Club for Primary School Children
An adventurous holiday club where children can roam free, make friends, and discover the wonders of the wild.
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Expect den building, fire lighting, bug hunts, whittling, woodland games, and nature crafts. There will be plenty of time to explore, imagine and create. Wildlings is for primary-aged children who love adventure, fresh air, and getting muddy!
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Adventure is calling! Build, climb, explore, track, craft, light, laugh, and discover.
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Our Wildlings holiday sessions are designed to spark curiosity, nurture resilience, and build confidence through real outdoor adventures. Every day brings new challenges, skills to learn, and exciting discoveries in our beautiful private woodlands.
Schools, Pre-schools and Nurseries
We can offer engaging outdoor learning sessions designed to complement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and primary curriculum. Our aim is to inspire curiosity, support wellbeing, and help children learn through meaningful experiences in nature.
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Expect hands-on activities that bring learning to life: minibeast hunts to explore habitats, natural art to spark creativity, den building to encourage teamwork, storytelling in the woods to develop language skills, and sensory play that supports physical development.
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Each session is tailored to your setting and can be linked to key curriculum areas such as:
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Science – life cycles, habitats, seasons, plants, and animals
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Literacy – storytelling, descriptive language, imaginative play
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Maths – patterns in nature, measuring, counting and comparing
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Physical Development – fine and gross motor skills through climbing, balancing and building
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Personal, Social & Emotional Development – teamwork, problem solving, resilience and confidence building
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Whether it’s a one-off enrichment day or a regular programme, our sessions give children opportunities to explore, discover and learn in the natural world – building skills that last far beyond the classroom.