Health and Wellbeing in Nature - 2025

Explore the physical, mental and emotional benefits of nature and spending time outdoors.

Through a playful exploration of gardens, students will be encouraged to see themselves as part of the natural world and consider how being in nature can contribute to positive emotional and physical wellbeing. They will learn how to practice mindfulness and nurture greater awareness of their self and others as they experience the effect of tuning in to nature.

Students will

• Participate in activities to improve their connection to nature

• Explore the benefits of practicing mindfulness in natural environments

• Discuss how different activities can impact emotions

Key focuses

• Fostering healthy habits, mindfulness and feelings of wellbeing

• Importance of time spent in nature for physical and emotional wellbeing

• Awareness of ourselves, others and the natural world

Curriculum Links

• Level F-2: Health and Physical Education

• Level 3-4: Health and Physical Education

• Level 5-6: Health and Physical Education