Nature & Me Activity Cards for Social Emotional Learning
We all have different bodies and brains, different sensory preferences, and different ways of learning, communicating and doing things. The Nature & Me activity cards are a set of 54 nature-based activity cards developed to help children identify ways to feel more calm, present and connected through nature-based activities.
Nature & Me Activity Cards
Co-designed in consultation with children, early years teachers and specialists, nature-based occupational therapists, speech therapists and neuro-affirming consultants, the activity card pack includes;
- 6 introductory instruction cards
- 48 nature based activity cards with keyword signs and discussion prompts on the back
- 5 blank Create your Own Activity cards
All of the Nature & Me activities are designed to suit different sensory preferences and learning styles, and the cards help to guide children to explore what works best for their own unique bodies and brains.
The featured activities are sorted into three different categories in order to meet children where they are at, at any specific moment in time. These categories are Move, Slow Down and Just Right Challenges. You can read more about each type of card below.
Nature & Me Activity Card Types
- Move Cards: Move cards provide playful activities that can help children to refresh and engage. The activities use simple, repetitive movements and minimal instructions, and can act to help the child feel more organised in both their body and their mind.
- Slow Down Cards: Slow Down cards provide sensory rich, calming activity options that are a great support when a child is feeling angry, frustrated, tired or like they have had enough.
- Just Right Challenge Cards: The Just Right Challenge cards feature activities and games centered around collaboration, connection and learning.
How to Use the Nature & Me Activity Cards
The Nature & Me activity cards encourage children to select a nature activity based upon how they are feeling in the moment and then, once the activity is completed, to reflect upon how they feel in response to the experience; with the ultimate goal being to feel more calm or connected. They are great for use in a range of different settings, including;
- At home
- Within child care settings
- Within primary schools, across a range of grades
- Within play libraries
- For play therapy
- Other community settings
You can find more tip and ideas for using the Nature & Me Cards at school or home in these articles;
- Tips for Using Nature & Me Activity Cards at School
- Tips for Using Nature & Me Activity Cards at Home
The Nature & Me activity cards support children in exploring strategies to navigate and process their emotions. They encourage spending time outdoors in nature as a way to recharge, find balance, and foster a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them. Each child has unique feelings and preferences, and it is important to acknowledge that all emotions are okay.
Nature & Me Activity Cards Available Now
Printed by a local, environmentally conscious printing company onto recycled card stock and laminated for durability, the Nature & Me card deck is available now for $30 +P&H.
