Forest Little Explorers

The best preschool experience for your child is playing, exploring, and discovering the world around them together. Forest Little Explorers invites young learners into the peaceful beauty of the forest through stories, poetry, music, art, movement, and hands-on nature activities designed especially for preschool and early elementary ages.

From towering trees to hidden woodland animals, this gentle study encourages children to slow down, observe closely, and wonder at the life found in the forest.

Includes:

• Simple introductions to forests, trees, and woodland animals
• Classic poetry, fables, and beautiful living books
• Nature-based movement and imaginative play activities
• Hands-on crafts, scavenger hunts, and outdoor exploration
• Music and art appreciation inspired by forest themes
• Early science concepts including camouflage, habitats, and animal behavior
• Observation and narration opportunities through picture study and nature exploration
• Fine motor and gross motor activities woven naturally into play
• Meaningful conversations about caring for nature and why forests matter

Children will:

• act out forest animals like deer, bears, owls, foxes, squirrels, and snakes
• create woodland-themed crafts like paper bag bears and snowy owls
• enjoy beloved poems by Robert Frost and Oscar Wilde
• listen to Peter and the Wolf and forest-inspired classical music
• study paintings by Vincent Van Gogh and Gustav Klimt
• explore camouflage through playful outdoor activities
• go on a forest scavenger hunt and listen for bird calls
• compare their own jumping ability to a deer’s incredible leaps
• create tree bark rubbings and plant a tree together

These experiences support early learning through play, conversation, creativity, and discovery—just the way young children learn best.

What You’ll Love:

• Meaningful, age-appropriate activities
• No-prep simplicity (just print and go!)
• Pretend play, crafts, music, and sensory learning
• Gentle pre-writing, alphabet fun, and storytelling
• Activities that fit your real-life homeschool rhythm
• Beautiful memories without the burnout

📄 Click here to download a free sample: A Week of Little Explorers—Birds

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when I check out?
On the download page you will be given access to an invitation link to create an account on our online portal. You will use the portal to access the material in the plans from your browser or by downloading the circle app. It is easily accessed by desktop or mobile device.

What ages is this plan for?
Little Explorers is designed for children ages 3–6. When your child is ready for more academic work (typically around ages 5–6), you can add phonics, math, and handwriting instruction to create a complete kindergarten or first-grade experience.

Do I need to buy anything else?
Most supplies are things you already have at home. Each unit includes a simple materials list to make prep easy and stress-free.

Have more questions?
Email us at info@homeschoolbettertogether.com—we’re happy to help!