Our 3-5 Years lessons, or Quests, give children practical tasks that enhance learning about rainforests and climate change across all six curriculum areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. To see how the lessons link to the Framework, please see our curriculum matrix. But you don’t have to be in the UK or following the UK national curriculum to use them! 

These lesson ideas will help you achieve Eco-Schools awards in the UK. All lessons indicate that environmental issues have been covered in curriculum areas. Learn more...

3-5 Years Rainforest Quests:

1. "Down in the Rainforest" rhyme and discussion  [view online] / [download as pdf]
Task: To gain an understanding of the nature of a rainforest and to understand in simple terms the issues of deforestation and conservation.
Time: 30 mins
Group size: Whole class

2. Rainforest Animal Chain of Sounds  [view online] / [download as pdf]
Task: To name some of the creatures of the rainforest and to make a chain of sound incorporating their calls which can be used as a soundtrack in the Rainforest Role Play area.
Time: 30 mins
Group size: Small group or whole class

3. "Down in the Rainforest" musical composition  [view online] / [download as pdf]
Task: To compose a piece of music based on the "Down in the Rainforest" rhyme to be used in the Rainforest Role Play area.
Time: 30 mins
Group size: whole class

4. Rainforest Insect Mobiles  [view online] / [download as pdf]
Task: To produce a mobile featuring insects found in the rainforest to decorate the Rainforest Role Play area.
Time: 40 mins
Group size: 4

5. Rainforest Rope Trail  [view online] / [download as pdf]
Task: To observe carefully, recognize and name a variety of plants, fruits and animals found in the rainforest, and equipment needed to go on a "Rainforest Safari".
Time: 20 mins
Group size: 4

6. Jaguar Trail  [view online] / [download as pdf]
Task: To follow directional clues to complete the trail and find the jaguar.
Time: 30 mins
Group size: 4

7. Magic Circle Role Play and Mask Making  [view online] / [download as pdf]
Task: To produce a mask based on a rainforest creature observed during role play.
Time: One 40 min or two 20 min sessions
Group size: 6

8. "Down in the Rainforest" Dance  [view online] / [download as pdf]
Task: To produce a dance based on the "Down in the Rainforest" Rhyme.
Time: 30 mins
Group size: Whole class

9. Rainforest Fruit Salad  [view online] / [download as pdf]
Task: To follow a recipe to produce a Rainforest fruit salad
Time: 30 mins
Group size: Whole class then groups of 4