The wonder and awe of the natural world never ceases to amaze children. A squirrel foraging around for nuts before darting up the tree; the glimpse of a fox as it strides brazenly across the garden; the hoot of an owl at night. The woodland is closer to home than many of us realise, and children are often keen to learn more about the animals that live in it and their natural habitats.
Providing a range of resources like puppets, books and small-world play items, and memorable outdoor experiences that allow them to see at first hand where and how woodland animals live and survive, can go some way to satisfying children's curiosity.
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