People’s History Museum (PHM) recently approached us with their amazing idea for a home activity with the kids: “I Spy … Nature”

  • Screenshot of the intro page from People's History Museum's "I Spy ... Nature" resource
  • Page 2 of People's History Museum's "I Spy ... Nature" resource
  • Page 3 of People's History Museum's "I Spy ... Nature" resource
  • Screenshot of page 4 of People's History Museum's "I Spy ... Nature" resource, showing banners inspired by a flower and a leaf
  • Screenshot of page 5 of People's History Museum's "I Spy ... Nature" resource, showing banners inspired by a cloud and a bundle of sticks
  • Screenshot of page 6 of People's History Museum's "I Spy ... Nature" resource, showing banners inspired by a bird and a tree
  • Screenshot of page 7 of People's History Museum's "I Spy ... Nature" resource, showing banners inspired by a horse and an acorn
  • Screenshot of page 8 of People's History Museum's "I Spy ... Nature" resource, showing banners inspired by a rainbow and a chicken/cockerel
  • Screenshot of page 9 of People's History Museum's "I Spy ... Nature" resource, showing banners inspired by water and a bee

Patterns in nature have been used to decorate some of our favourite banners at the museum.

Download this PDF onto your phone or tablet, or print off a copy and head out into the garden or go for a walk – How many will you find? Take a photo, draw your discoveries or collect them in your very own treasure box.

Great for ages 3 – 10

This is brand new and has not been launched yet. Please get in touch with Liz at liz.thorpe@phm.org.uk with any comments about how this could be improved to better meet your family’s needs.

Download the Activity Sheets

A Little Request

People’s History Museum was kind enough to pilot this new resource with Manchester’s SEND families.

Please kindly message us or email PHM directly if you have any comments about the activity, including how it can be improved for SEND families.