The walled garden

About this trail

KS 1 – 2 | Subject: The World Around Us, Language and Literacy, The Arts, PDMU | Topic: Nature, Gardens, Maps, the Senses | Session Type: Self led resource

This Walled Garden Map resource encourages children to explore their surroundings in new and unexpected ways. They are encouraged to explore the Walled Garden and consider what key features should be included on their map. Will they map things they see, hear, smell or touch? Perhaps they will map their emotions and how different spaces in the garden make them feel.

This activity will help pupils learn about a productive kitchen garden, as well as maps, mapping, keys and symbols.

Learning Objectives

Pupils will:

• Be able to create a simple map with a key.
• Think critically about the things they see, hear, smell and feel.
• Immerse themselves in the natural environment.

National Curriculum Links

This resource supports:

Language & Literacy

• Pupils to read, understand and respond to a range of texts, in this case, maps.
• Pupils to share ideas appropriately, listen, respond and ask questions.

The Arts

• Pupils to react to what they see around them and use it as a stimulus for their own ideas & interpretations.
• Pupils to visualise and express their experiences of the real world.
• Express their emotions and feelings through drawing/symbolism.

The World Around Us

• Pupils to explore plants and animals in the natural environment.
• Pupils to explore maps; their use, information they share, and how to read and create them.

Personal Development & Mutual Understanding

• Pupils to explore their own feelings and emotions, what evokes them and how to express them.