This free printable forest school checklist gives you 13 activities for kids roughly ages 3 to 12, in three themes: build and create, sense and observe, and risk and challenge. A park, a treeline, or a few backyard trees is plenty. Print it and let the woods do the teaching.
Put together by Amelie, B.Ed, M.Ed, former classroom teacher · Updated June 2026
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Forest School Checklist: 13 Activities
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Free printable checklist
Download and print this list to pin on the fridge, toss in your bag, or keep on the counter. Pick whichever version works best for your printer. Instant download. No email required.
Your job here is to give your kids time, a loose challenge, and the freedom to take small risks while you stay close. Pick one activity per visit and let them lead. The repetition is the point: the same patch of woods teaches something new every season.
Go deeper
This checklist is the quick version. For the why behind each idea, parent tips, and the full walkthrough, read 15 Forest School Activities You Can Do Without Any Training.
These ideas are a great starting point. The membership gives you fully guided activities with step-by-step instructions, three skill levels, and parent tips for every single one.
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