Cambridge Primary English Stage 1 Activity Book Cambridge International Examinations

Cambridge Primary English Stage 1 Activity Book Cambridge International Examinations Lets Go on an Adventure Have you ever wondered what it would be like to explore a jungle climb a mountain or swim in the ocean Well you dont need to travel far to experience an adventure Your own backyard can be a fantastic place to discover new things Here are some fun activities you can do in your backyard Build a fort Use blankets chairs and anything else you can find to create your own secret hideaway Have a picnic Pack a basket with yummy snacks and drinks and enjoy a meal outdoors Go on a bug hunt Look for insects spiders and other creepycrawlies in the grass and under rocks Plant a garden Choose your favorite flowers or vegetables dig a hole and plant your seeds Draw or paint Use nature as your inspiration Draw the trees flowers or even the clouds in the sky Remember to be safe when exploring your backyard Always ask an adult before going outside Stay close to home and dont wander off Be careful around plants and animals Wear sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun Lets explore our backyard with these fun activities Activity 1 Nature Scavenger Hunt What you need A piece of paper A pen or pencil Instructions 1 Write down a list of things you want to find in your backyard This could include things like a red leaf a smooth rock a flower with five petals a feather or a bug 2 2 Go outside and search for the items on your list 3 Check off each item as you find it 4 When youve found everything on your list see who found the most items Activity 2 Backyard Storytime What you need Your imagination Instructions 1 Think about all the things you see in your backyard 2 Create a story about what you see 3 Who are the characters in your story What happens in your story 4 Tell your story to someone else Activity 3 Nature Art What you need Paper Crayons markers or paint Natural items like leaves flowers sticks and rocks Instructions 1 Gather some natural items from your backyard 2 Use these items to create a picture or a design 3 You can use the items to make shapes patterns or even to create a whole picture Remember Respect nature and be careful not to damage any plants or animals Have fun and be creative Our backyard is a wonderful place to explore and learn about the world around us So get outside and have an adventure