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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. There Is Nothing There KANNADA HINDI THE GAME Nature Classrooms’ nature learning book ‘There’s Nothing There!’ follows Arali and her Amma’s journey from her school to their home, and everything that they see (or maybe don’t) in between - and you will get a chance to join them in these delightful journeys! This visually stunning bilingual book was inspired by the younglings and teachers of Tarabanahalli Govt. School, in peri urban Bangalore who embarked on adventures to explore nature in and around their school grounds and local neighbourhoods. ‘There’s Nothing There!’ finds its roots in the conversations and interactions during our two year collaborative Suttha Muttha project with the Fig Tree Learning Center supported by The Bangalore Sustainability Forum. The Nature Classrooms team and Fig Tree's dedicated educators (Jane, Sarojini, and Gousia), illustrator and designer Karunya Bhaskar joined hands, weaving together the little and not-so-little interactions and shared experiences of nature that they came across along with the students and teachers from government schools in Silvepura Village, Bengaluru's vibrant and rapidly changing peri-urban landscape. Based on our trials with the schools we work with, we are in the process of compiling various nature activity ideas that can compliment the story book and also be used by teachers in and around their classroom and school spaces. Look out for these on our website! If you use this book with your students and would like to share your nature activity ideas with us please get in touch - we would love to trial them out as well! Authors: Roshni Ravi, Jane Sahi Design and Illustrations: Karunya Bhaskar Supported by: The Bangalore Sustainability Forum In collaboration with: The Fig Tree Learning Center Languages: English and Kannada, English and Hindi Translation support (Kannada): Anu Mothi, Maadhyama Aneka Pvt. Ltd Design support (Hindi): Janhavi Translation support (Hindi): Nidhi Pal Additional support (Hindi): Mihir Pathak Projects Search Search

The Nature Learning Resources featured here span a variety of topics from the current primary school EVS curriculum followed in India. The resources we create are nature-centric, contextual, culturally relevant, age-appropriate, learner-centric, experiential, empathetic, inquiry-based, and accessible. They have been sorted by class and theme. To ensure that learners connect with our resources and find them accessible, the trial and testing of resources is ongoing over the next three years. Blog More Resources The Nature Learning Resources featured here span a variety of topics from the current EVS curriculum followed in India. Designed to be age-appropriate, they are organized into different themes, available in multiple languages, and some of the resources are adapted to specific regions as well. We regularly add new resources as they are developed, and you can find updates about our latest releases on our social media . Bingos Anchor Charts Alphabet charts Natural History Activities Modules Story Books Resource 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. Nature Educators Meet-ups The Nature Educator Meet-ups began as an informal gathering of educators, facilitators, and nature enthusiasts who are passionate about nurturing meaningful connections between children, adults, and the natural world. Started in April 2024 at Cubbon Park, Bengaluru, the community has grown with over 250+ nature education enthusiasts eager to forge connections and collaborate. Since our first meet-up, we have hosted and facilitated 15+ gatherings in Bangalore so far with sessions on theatre, tree and bird walks, games, storytelling, ethical dilemmas that confront us as nature educators, thinking with a design lens, to name a few! Our meet-ups were also featured in an article published in The Hindu in March 2025. The community has now grown beyond Bangalore, reaching nature education enthusiasts in Mumbai, Goa, and Chennai! These meet-ups are a space to meet and reflect, share our wonder and our challenges, and brainstorm creative ways to bring nature into our everyday life and learning. If you are interested in joining or initiating a chapter in your city or town, reach out to us at info@natureclassrooms.in 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. Modules Our learning modules are designed to help you go beyond the textbook and explore the rich, often-overlooked layers of the natural world. Each module is an invitation to discover, develop, and nurture a deep sense of wonder through hands-on activities and engaging resources. Water Module - Explore Life in Water Water, as an ecosystem, goes so much beyond our use and interactions with it. Even a little puddle of water after a rain that collects on your potholed road or in the crevice of a tree trunk will attract birds, frogs, and dragonflies! 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! EXPLORE Nature Moves Something we overlook in nature is how it moves, from Peepal leaves on a windy day to the shuffle of antennae in an army of weaver ants. An exploration of the integration of movement and nature education, Nature Moves is a resource bank of movement-based activities that educators can choose from in their nature education and environmental studies classes. EXPLORE Nature Strokes The Nature Strokes module is an Art and Nature handbook filled with activities, resources, and ideas that use art as a vibrant medium for learning about nature and, in turn, learning about art through nature. Look out for updates from us as we release more units of this module in various themes! EXPLORE 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. Research Everything we do is rooted in thoughtful reflection and research. We explore how students and teachers experience and connect with the natural world, uncovering stories and insights that guide how we engage with learners and how we design our nature-based learning and approaches. Through gap analysis especially in the context of the Global South, we keep our work grounded, contextual, and evolving. Through our research, we aim to inform our own practice and support the wider nature education community in reimagining how everyday nature can be meaningfully and seamlessly woven into teaching–learning spaces. Read More Developed with the support of the Inlaks Ravi Sankaran Small Grants Programme as an open-source tool to assess the effectiveness of nature education programmes and other nature learning initiatives. Nature Education Assessment Framework (NEAF) Nature-based Social-Emotional Learning for Teachers and Educators A programme that integrates nature learning with social-emotional learning. Read More Children and Nature in the City A research project to explore the city through the lens of children 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. Alphabet Charts Walk into most stores and classrooms in India, and you will find alphabet learning charts connecting the alphabet using exotic animals, birds, or other man-made things from our lives. We bring you locally and culturally relevant nature alphabet charts that bring together some of the commonly found plants, animals, and natural elements across region-specific ecosystems. Use them in your classrooms and homes to introduce your students to the diverse life forms around them, spark conversations about local ecology, and inspire further exploration. Ages 3+, Adults Kashmiri Alphabet Chart This chart brings together the plants and animals of Kashmir - from kingfishers to willow trees to spiders and langurs—all through the English alphabet. This is a fun alternative to a regular A to Z chart that incorporates elements of Kashmir's landscape and language. EXPLORE Tamil Alphabet Chart Walk into any bookstore and you’ll find alphabet charts filled with giraffes, penguins, and macaws. But what about the creatures that are around us? This chart brings together the plants and animals of Tamil Nadu, from dugongs to Indrella snails, fungi, odonates, wasps, and wildflowers, all through the Tamil alphabet. Explore Bird Alphabet Chart B is for Birds! Here is a Bird Alphabet Chart for schools and homes that allows you to learn about some common birds of India through the English alphabet! India is home to a variety of beautiful birds, and this Bird Alphabet Chart in collaboration with EarlyBird is designed to make the learner curious and connect with some of the birds that live alongside us while learning the English alphabet. DOWNLOAD (V1) DOWNLOAD (V2) Gojri Alphabet Chart The Gojri alphabet chart celebrates the Gojri language and script by connecting it directly to the pastoral life and ecology of the Kashmir Himalayas. By linking the alphabet to local life—like Bakri (goat) or Jaberd (water pond)—it ensures literacy celebrates and preserves the community's environmental wisdom. Explore Gujarati Alphabet Chart This chart celebrates the Gujarati alphabet using the Kathiawadi dialect, and connecting it directly to the unique life of Gujarat's savanna grasslands and thorny forests. From wolves to indigenous livestock breeds, it represents Gujarat's local culture, ecology, and environmental wisdom. Explore 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. 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 Monsoon Wings - A Butterfly Migration and Lifecycle Game This interactive game takes children and adults through the incredible life cycle and seasonal migration of butterflies in South India. It offers a fun, hands-on way to experience the journeys, challenges, and ecological connections faced by migrating butterflies. DOWNLOAD 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. Anchor Charts Anchor charts are a fun way to learn actively or passively! These anchor charts are perfect for visually connecting things- like how a tiny insect relies on a specific plant—and understanding behaviors, interactions, and phenomena around us, making it simple to start conversations and get curious about the living world around us. Ages 5+, Adults Plant Posters Plants right outside our doors are hubs for ecological interactions like shelter, food, pollination, and seed dispersal - revealing a dynamic miniature ecosystem in every leaf and branch. These plant posters offer a close-up, dynamic view of a single plant, highlighting its various parts and the fascinating interactions it has with the most common animals, birds, and insects that use them. EXPLORE Behaviour Tales Like how we humans groom and keep ourselves clean, animals too have fascinating ways in which they do these essential behaviours and adaptations! This resource was made to supplement primary school chapters on human cleaning habits and delves into the amazing world of animal hygiene, exploring how animals employ unique strategies to stay clean. Explore 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. Our Work Our work at Nature Classrooms unfolds through four interconnected arms — Resource Creation, Teacher Training Workshops, Research, and Outreach & Public Engagement. By engaging with all four, we aim to bring age-appropriate, contextual-local-culturally relevant, and accessible nature learning into teaching – learning spaces and communities. Resource Creation 35+ Teaching-learning nature modules, activities, and resources developed and trialled. Read More Capacity Building and Training Workshops Over 45+ training workshops since 2019, engaging with nearly 2,000 teachers, educators, fellows, and conservation students. Read More Research 2 active and 1 completed research projects to inform nature education and learning practices in the Global South. Read More Outreach and Public Engagement 20+ Nature Educator Meet-Ups in Bangalore and other cities in India. 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. 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