At Nature Classrooms, we run collaborative projects using multiple ways of engagement. These include the Suttha Muttha project with schools and teachers in Silvepura Village, Bangalore to enhance stories of local ecology among school communities. We also engage with schools and organisations to develop contextual resources based on the EVS curriculum. Additionally, we have been involved in a collaborative research project that explores how nature features in the social life of urban children. Activities Here are some quick nature activities to help you explore the natural world around you, with a goal in mind! Use these activities to introduce new learners into the world of their immediate nature, and adapt and explore however you'd like. Ages 3+, Adults Colors A printable activity sheet that helps learners pay attention to the various colours in the natural world, from the many shades of green to the colours of birds, butterflies, soil, and spiders! Document your colour walk by collecting fallen leaves, seeds, or flowers to create a display, take pictures, or fill in the colour wheel in the activity sheet. DOWNLOAD (ENGLISH) DOWNLOAD (KANNADA) Patterns A printable activity sheet that helps learners pay attention to different patterns in the natural world, from dots and spots on insects to patterns on leaves. Document your shape & pattern walk using the activity sheet, sketch, and make notes of what you find, take pictures, or create a display with fallen leaves, seeds, or flowers. DOWNLOAD (ENGLISH) DOWNLOAD (KANNADA) Textures A printable activity sheet that helps learners pay attention to different textures in the natural world- from rough, to smooth, to soft, to bumpy. Document the textures you experience in the nature around you using the activity sheet. Sketch and make notes of what you find, take pictures, or create a display with fallen leaves, seeds, or flowers. DOWNLOAD (ENGLISH) DOWNLOAD (KANNADA) Bird Migration All in a Bird's Life is a ‘bird survivor’ and life cycle game that helps learn about the different events and challenges (natural and man-made) that occur in a bird's life. This game introduces the players to how birds migrate and builds teamwork, empathy, and knowledge while learning about the intricacies of the life of a bird. The design is simple and versatile, and can be used in various contexts of learning and playing, with various age groups. DOWNLOAD Walls and Pavement There is an abundance of nature that lies hidden and not-so-hidden on our bricked and cemented walls and pavements! These charismatic and quirky species are a great source of joy and curiosity once you begin to explore these surfaces. Take this activity sheet with you to explore the walls and pavements around or within your homes, schools, or streets and observe, marvel, and document what creatures you come across! DOWNLOAD (ENGLISH) DOWNLOAD (KANNADA) Wild Mammals of Jammu and Kashmir DOWNLOAD Projects Search Search

At Nature Classrooms, we run collaborative projects using multiple ways of engagement. These include the Suttha Muttha project with schools and teachers in Silvepura Village, Bangalore to enhance stories of local ecology among school communities. We also engage with schools and organisations to develop contextual resources based on the EVS curriculum. Additionally, we have been involved in a collaborative research project that explores how nature features in the social life of urban children. Resource Creation Our ever-expanding collection of free-to-use and open-source resources spans a wide range of topics drawn from nature, and links closely with the environmental studies curriculum of different boards taught in primary schools across India. Designed and curated by our experienced team, and trialled in collaboration with teachers, expert resource persons, and educators, these resources are available in various formats; activity sheets, anchor charts, posters, natural history stories, and teaching-learning modules and lesson plans. They are designed to help teachers and educators inspire students to: look closely and deeply engage with the natural world around them, rekindle their innate sense of curiosity, exploration and wonder learn through direct and guided observations, and discover connections between themselves and the natural world This resource bank continues to grow through brainstorming sessions and feedback from educators and collaborators working and with experience from diverse contexts. We enjoy collaborating with educators to design more resources or adapt our available resources to multiple contexts. If you would like to collaborate, write to us at info@natureclassrooms.in Suttha Muttha Working with schools in Silvepura to make experiences and stories of local ecology and biodiversity accessible to school communities in peri-urban Bengaluru in partnership with the Fig Tree Learning Centre. Read More Explore More Resources Browse through our growing collection of meaningfully designed Nature Learning Resources, created around different themes in nature. All our resources are open-source, tested and trialled, and continually updated as new ideas evolve. Our resources are free for teachers and educators to download, adapt, and use. Read More Projects Search Search

At Nature Classrooms, we run collaborative projects using multiple ways of engagement. These include the Suttha Muttha project with schools and teachers in Silvepura Village, Bangalore to enhance stories of local ecology among school communities. We also engage with schools and organisations to develop contextual resources based on the EVS curriculum. Additionally, we have been involved in a collaborative research project that explores how nature features in the social life of urban children. Natural History Step into the fascinating world of the creatures and plants right outside your door. Our "Natural History Series" offers a collection of simple, beautifully illustrated stories about the common but often overlooked residents of our local ecosystems. From mud and leaf architects to friendships and deception, these resources are designed to spark curiosity, deepen connections with nature, and provide educators and learners with accessible, engaging tools to explore and learn about the natural world around them. Ages 6+, Adults Bats: Flying Mammals Bats are some of the most amazing flying mammals, but also the most misunderstood creatures sharing space with us. Use this resource to learn, teach and start the conversation around these curious, upside-down marvels! DOWNLOAD (ENGLISH) DOWNLOAD (KANNADA) Termites and Termite Mounds Termites are extraordinary engineers of the natural world. Our Termite resource introduces you to these tiny architects and their magnificent homes, the termitariums. Use this teaching-learning resource to introduce children and adults to the fascinating world of termites and their homes, or as an anchor chart. Find a termite mound and learn around it! DOWNLOAD (ENGLISH) DOWNLOAD (KANNADA) DOWNLOAD (HINDI) Fig Tree and Fig Wasp We are incredibly lucky to have so many different types of Fig Trees growing all around us. As unique as the fig itself, are the Fig Wasps – very tiny flying insects, yet essential for the tree’s very existence. Our "Fig Tree and Fig Wasp" story cards invite you to listen carefully to the tale of this extraordinary friendship. Use this teaching-learning resource to introduce children and adults to the fascinating world of Fig Trees and Fig Wasps- indoors or outdoors, near or under a Fig tree. DOWNLOAD Projects Search Search

At Nature Classrooms, we run collaborative projects using multiple ways of engagement. These include the Suttha Muttha project with schools and teachers in Silvepura Village, Bangalore to enhance stories of local ecology among school communities. We also engage with schools and organisations to develop contextual resources based on the EVS curriculum. Additionally, we have been involved in a collaborative research project that explores how nature features in the social life of urban children. Capacity Building and Training Workshops Our capacity-building workshops have been designed with the intention of evoking wonder, fascination, inquiry, and a deep connection with immediate nature in teachers and educators. We carefully plan each workshop to align with the unique goals and local contexts of our participants. Our training workshops are contextually curated and range from a half-day session to an immersive four-day engagement. Through interactive discussions we explore different educational theories, practical tools, and pedagogical approaches with the teachers and educators. The goal is for the learners to adopt and adapt these within their own teaching-learning spaces and communities and to deepen their nature learning while weaving in the local-social-cultural contexts to which they belong. The workshops are also interspersed with immersive group activities and outdoor sessions to enable the participants to receive a hands-on experience of facilitating and engaging in planning and delivering sessions in nature learning. “I really liked the entire workshop. I teach literature and sometimes I used stories that were related to nature...like a man living in a forest. But I have found that students were unable to make a connection with nature through those stories. Earlier I felt unable to bring that connection. But after attending the workshop, I think I can instead use local stories and students will be able to easily relate to these stories.” -an educator's experience of a Nature Learning Workshop Who Do We Engage With: Teachers and Educators We design and curate immersive nature learning workshops for teachers and educator groups from diverse teaching-learning spaces. We take them through the process of integrating concepts, phenomena, and patterns from the natural world into their existing EVS or school subject curricula using our Nature Learning Framework and Pedagogy. We actively guide them through lesson planning activities, giving them the firsthand experience to see how easily and meaningfully they could integrate nature learning into their sessions using new and existing resources even with the constraints of time and outdoor space. Education Organisations and Fellowship Programmes We collaborate with education organizations and fellowships to integrate nature learning into their existing programmes. We guide their educators and trainers on how to effectively blend educational theory and practice with ecological and nature-based concepts by providing them with the understanding, tools and resources to ensure their teaching-learning engagements are age-appropriate, contextual and meaningful. Conservation Science Organisations and Students We design and facilitate sessions for conservation science organisations and students introducing them to diverse and appropriate theories and practices from the field of education. We deep dive and engage in co-learning discussions and dilemmas about how educational approaches and tools can be used contextually to plan and deliver their conservation/nature education interventions. If you want to be a part of our nature learning workshops for educators or want us to conduct a workshop for your institution, or just want to know more, write to us at info@natureclassrooms.in Organisations we have collaborated with since 2018: Fig Tree Learning Center Wipro Foundation Agastya International Foundation Azim Premji Foundation Center for Wildlife Studies Let’s Be The Change Bhoomi - Teach for Nature Fellowship EarlyBird Programme SeasonWatch Programme Aripana Foundation Punarchith Parikrma Humanity Foundation High Altitude Programme - Nature Conservation Foundation SCCS-Bengaluru YouCAN Fellowship Aga Khan Foundation The Serenity Trust Care Earth Trust The Habitats Trust Shiv Nadar Schools Lal Family Foundation / Nico Eco Project Projects Search Search

At Nature Classrooms, we run collaborative projects using multiple ways of engagement. These include the Suttha Muttha project with schools and teachers in Silvepura Village, Bangalore to enhance stories of local ecology among school communities. We also engage with schools and organisations to develop contextual resources based on the EVS curriculum. Additionally, we have been involved in a collaborative research project that explores how nature features in the social life of urban children. Bingos We believe learning should be self-directed and fun, and Bingos are designed to do just that. Bingos encourage exploring the immediate nature around homes, neighborhoods, and schools – promoting close observation, engaging multiple senses, and making learning a delightful game for both young students and adults. Use these diverse themes of Bingos to make your nature exploration all the more exciting! Ages 5+, Adults Nature Bingo Step into the amazing world of local nature with our fun "Nature Bingo" activity! From insects on the wall, to flowers, fruits, and flying birds around you, use all your senses to explore the nature around you and say BINGO! DOWNLOAD (ENGLISH) DOWNLOAD (KANNADA) Hidden Housemates Nature isn't confined to forests, neighborhood parks, and home gardens—they are all around us, even within our own four walls! Explore the fascinating miniature ecosystems that share your immediate surroundings. Explore Seasonal Bingo Seasons bring about remarkable transformations in the natural world. Use these season-wise themed bingos to discover the unique ecological responses that define every season. Explore Lotus Bingo A Bingo designed to explore the world of wetlands in Kashmir, specifically in the context of the Lotus plant that is an integral part of Kashmir's culture and cuisine. DOWNLOAD (ENGLISH) Paddy Bingo Paddy fields are rich, dynamic ecosystems that hold stories of soil, water, farmers, insects, and seasonal rhythms. This bingo is designed for paddy fields of the Western ghats of Karnataka to guide playful, sharp observation—helping children and adults notice the familiar and the hidden, and connect with the landscape in meaningful ways. DOWNLOAD (ENGLISH) DOWNLOAD (KANNADA) Note for Educators Suggested Instructions for use: Distribute the Nature Bingo sheets and explain the goal- to find at least three items in a row or a column (or all items, for a longer activity!) in their immediate surroundings. To add a layer of exploration, encourage students to use all their senses while exploring and looking for the items on the bingo. Once they find three in a row/column, they can shout out 'BINGO!' This can be a great individual exploration or a fun group challenge, fostering observation skills, collaboration, and a connection to their local environment. Questions to Explore: What was easy to find? What was a challenge? What new things did they notice? What did they find that was not on the Bingo? Projects Search Search

Through our Nature Learning Pedagogy, we aim to provide opportunities for teachers and learners to develop wonder and connection to nature. Our approach to Nature Learning and resource creation is shaped by this pedagogy. It is a collaborative approach based on classroom observations and conversations with teachers and experienced educators. We envision Nature Learning to be contextual, culturally relevant, age-appropriate, learner-centric, experiential, inquiry-based, and accessible. Blog More Our Approach In today’s changing world, learners often view nature as unfamiliar and distant from their lives. Informed by research and our experiences of engaging with teachers, educators, and children from different contexts and geographies, we have developed a Nature Learning Framework and Pedagogy. This approach aims to provide opportunities for learners to develop a deeper sense of wonder, love, and a lasting connection with nature, the natural world. This dynamic and collaborative approach deeply informs our nature learning and resource creation process. It is based on observations and reflections from classrooms, conversations with teachers, understanding the needs of teachers and students, and correlating them with the school curriculum. Nature Classrooms Pedagogy Aims to provide a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative approach to planning nature learning engagements and resources, to develop wonder, love, and a physical and emotional connection to nature. DOWNLOAD Nature Learning Framework Guides educators in selecting, designing, and developing age-appropriate resources and session plans for nature learning. Download NATURE LEARNING CHECKLIST To begin implementing Nature Learning Pedagogy in your classroom, you can download our Pedagogy in the form of an action-oriented checklist here: English Kannada Hindi For a more elaborate version of the checklist (with explanations, examples, and more questions for consideration), click here: Hindi English Kannada Recommended Readings Looking for articles and opinion pieces on nature education and nature learning pedagogies? Find a curated list of readings here . Search

Gojri Alphabet Chart The Gojri-English Alphabet Chart is a powerful cultural and ecological bridge designed for the children of the Gujjar and Bakarwal pastoral tribes in the Kashmir Himalayas. Gojri, their mother tongue, is rich with expressions reflecting their nomadic life and deep ecological knowledge. Since Gojri finds little space in formal schooling, this chart was created to affirm the child's identity and make learning relatable. By connecting English and Gojri alphabets to local flora, fauna, and pastoral life—like Bakri (goat) or Jaberd (water pond)—the chart ensures that literacy celebrates and preserves their unique language, culture, and environmental wisdom. It serves as a portable, visible, and culturally relevant teaching aid for mobile schools and homes, empowering the next generation to see their world reflected in their learning. This resource was created in collaboration with the Himalayan Pastoral Trust. Gojri Alphabet Chart Download Gorji Alphabet Booklet Download

Plant Poster Plants are always bustling with life - they entertain bees, provide resting places for various insects and birds, food for caterpillars, and whatnot! It takes just a few extra seconds of observing to find them! Print and use them as Anchor Charts in your classrooms and homes to start conversations about them! English Kannada Giant Milkweed Hindi TAMIL Fishtail Palm English Kannada Singapore Cherry English Kannada TAMIL English Lotus Poster English Kannada Neem Hindi TAMIL Lotus Kashmiri English Note for Educators Here is a sample activity to use this poster with students: Choose a plant near you and dedicate 5-10 minutes to quiet observation. Look closely at its overall form and its individual components- leaves, flowers, bark, and any fruits. Try to find other organisms using, living on, or visiting the plant. What interactions do you notice? Are there tiny insects, larger creatures, or even signs of homes on its branches? Use the relevant poster as a guide to discuss the diverse life forms you observed and their unique relationships with the plant. What unexpected discoveries did you make that aren't on the poster? Could the students collectively make a poster like this for another plant, based on their local observations and research?

This learning module is an invitation to discover, develop and nurture a wonderment and curiosity for water as an ecosystem that is teeming with amazing life forms that use it in various ways! Life in Water ............................................ In our current school textbooks, the topic of water is introduced to teachers and learners with a focus on our 'uses of water.' For example: how and why is water useful and important to humans, what does scarcity of water imply for us, or how should we conserve it? Water, as an ecosystem, however, goes so much beyond our use and interactions with it. As you will discover through this module, water is also home to and as important to a multitude of life on Earth. Divided into three levels Each level has been designed for children belonging to specific grades and age groups. ● With two major topics and relevant sub-topics covered, each level has been designed with an aim to achieve a series of nature learning goals. ● The module is designed using different mediums to engage the learner, including read-aloud stories, observation charts, picture-cards, audio-visual resources, group activities, and discussions. ● The lessons are linked with existing EVS chapters and cover a range of topics that nurture wonderment for water as an ecosystem. Download the Water Module LEARNING MODULE MODULE WITH RESOURCES This learning module is an invitation to discover, develop and nurture a wonderment and curiosity for water as an ecosystem that is teeming with amazing life forms that use it in various ways!

Nature Classrooms has developed a programme that integrates nature learning with social-emotional learning. With this programme our goal is to put together effective practices, resources, and frameworks integrated with social, emotional, and nature–based learning at its core, with a focus on supporting the overall well-being of teachers. Nature-Based Social-Emotional Learning for Teachers & Educators Nature Classrooms, to further its goal of supporting teachers and educators with their endeavours in nature education, has developed a programme that integrates nature learning with social-emotional learning. With this programme our goal is to put together effective practices, resources, and frameworks integrated with social, emotional, and nature–based learning at its core, with a focus on supporting the overall well-being of teachers. The long-term vision is that this social and emotional development within teachers also influences the manner in which they impart nature education within their classrooms. Programme goals: Can nature-based practices and engagements support in promoting social and emotional well-being of teachers? How does supporting teachers’ emotional state influence their connections with nature? How does this process of engaging with nature-based social-emotional learning translate in the long-term into subject lessons and classroom practices? PILOT WORKSHOP With the initial framework and practices developed, we launched an online pilot workshop with a goal to engage with a small focus group of teachers/educators, for trialling out the initially developed practices and taking into consideration their feedback and responses which will influence the future implementation of the programme. Download Report This project was undertaken by Priyanka Prakash as a part of her Master’s internship with Nature Classrooms. Download Connect if you want to collaborate with us for a research project: info@natureclassrooms.in

If you are an educator looking to engage with articles and opinion pieces on nature education and pedagogy, a student looking to explore discourses in nature education, or just curious about these things - this page lists essential readings available online. Many of these articles and essays have inspired and influenced discussions within Nature Classrooms, and we hope to share this inspiration with many more. Recommended Readings If you are an educator looking to engage with articles and opinion pieces on nature education and pedagogy, a student looking to explore discourses in nature education, or just curious about these things - here's a list of essential readings available online. Many of these articles and essays have inspired and influenced discussions within Nature Classrooms, and we hope to share this inspiration with many more. Look, Don’t Touch by David Sobel Place-based learning of science: Experiences in integration by Arun, Poornima and Nishant (2021) A Pedagogy for Ecology by Ann Pelo The Ecosystem of Learning by Yuvan Aves Connecting Learning to the Natural World by Nature Classrooms Towards a Curriculum for ‘Belonging’ by Yuvan Aves Leave No Child Inside by Richard Louv The exploration of Biology through Art: some reflections from the classroom by Kaustubh Rau (2018, January), in iwonder, 4, 63 — 71 Structure and Spontaneity: A fine balancing act by Radha Gopalan Pedagogy of 'dirty' hands : reflections from an urban terrace farm by Dutta, Deborah (2019), in iwonder, pp. 72-81. Back Blog

Is that little piece of paint from the wall moving? Who cleans up the crumbs from my kitchen while I’m asleep at night? Who lives in that little white tent in the corner of the wall?