Tree Tools for Schools
Discover our tree-planting resources and Nature Detectives activities in our online learning hub.
Launch Tree Tools for SchoolsResources and activities for schools
We provide a wealth of free resources to help teachers deliver engaging and memorable outdoor learning.
We've gathered all our educational resources together to make planning easier and to help you inspire your pupils with exciting outdoor learning.
We've made some changes to the way we provide Nature Detectives activities for children.
Tree Tools for Schools
Our online learning hub – Tree Tools for Schools – is designed to support our free tree packs and includes everything you need to plan, plant and care for your trees.
You can now access our Nature Detectives activities here too. From tree ID sheets to nature crafts, you'll find lots of inspiration to take learning outside.
There's a range of interactive activities and printable worksheets, which you can choose to use in the classroom or outdoors. Our resources are linked to the English national curriculum (KS1, KS2 and KS3), but they're suitable for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland too. And you can search by keyword, topic, or curriculum area to easily find what you need.
Tree Tools for Schools was generously funded by The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, helping us support schools across the UK.
Credit: Michael Heffernan / WTML
Why take learning outside?
Outdoor learning has so many benefits, both for individuals and your class as a whole. It improves team working, problem solving, communication and self-esteem. It boosts physical and mental health. And it's a brilliant way to encourage a lifelong love of trees and nature.
School assembly kit
Inspire your pupils with the uplifting story of The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono. We provide a free PowerPoint presentation and teacher notes to help you deliver it. This assembly can also support your school’s tree-planting activities.
Learn about trees and wildlife
Trees woods and wildlife
British trees
Teach your pupils about trees, how to identify them and how they change through the seasons.
Trees woods and wildlife
Animals
Use our wildlife fact files to support lessons about mammals, birds and minibeasts.
Trees woods and wildlife
Woodland habitats
Discover different types of woodland habitat and why they are important for wildlife.
I don't like playing in the woods and rolling in the leaves... I love it!
More ideas for schools
Support us
Green Tree Schools Award
Join 13,000 schools taking part in our award scheme and complete environmental projects to earn certificates for your pupils.
Support us
Plant trees with your school
Inspire students with a fun, hands-on project that helps the planet.
Woodland Trust shop
Wildlife ID books
Our handy pocket guides will help you and your pupils identify trees, minibeasts, animal poo and more.
External link
Journal
Wood Wise – nature inspires education
PDF (1.87 MB)