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A Screen-Free Nature Detective Adventure for Kids 5–8
Hunt for patterns, spot what others miss, and become a Data Detective.
Join Nova, a curious fox and Data Detective, as she investigates mushrooms, pine cones, butterfly wings and the patterns hiding in the natural world.
Children observe, count, sort and make discoveries — including creating their first bar graph — as they follow Nova through the adventure.
21 printable pages · Guided audio story · Screen-free · Instant download
- 21 printable pages
- 🎧 Guided audio story (MP3)
- Screen-free
- Instant download
Instant PDF and MP3 download, print at home, parent and educator notes included.
Everything in the adventure
Follow Nova’s story and explore along the way
🎧 A guided audio story
Nova narrates the adventure so children can listen and follow along as they work through the pages. No reading fluency required, and no screen to stare at.
21-page printable workbook
A full pattern-in-nature adventure with hunts, sorting, counting, symmetry, reflection and simple data activities.
Parent & educator notes
A simple guide to what each activity develops and ways to extend the adventure without extensive preparation.
Feedback link
We are early, so your notes genuinely shape the next Nova episode.
Ages 5 to 8
What children practise along the way
A peek inside
Sample pages
Where it works
Perfect for
Where Nova came from
Created at a desk. Tested with real children.
Nova began as an idea developed and written at a desk, then tested at home before being tried with kindergarten children.
The children quickly connected with Nova the fox and enjoyed hunting for patterns in pine cones, mushrooms and butterfly wings.
Teacher feedback from the kindergarten classroom helped refine the activities into the version you can download today.
No child photos. No child data. Just what we learned from testing the activities.
Before you buy
Questions parents & teachers ask
What ages is it for?
Designed for curious kids aged 5 to 8. The audio guide lets younger children follow along before they can read fluently, and the activities scale up for older ones.
What exactly do I get?
A 21-page printable PDF workbook, a guided audio story (MP3), parent and educator support notes, a feedback link, and usage instructions, all delivered as an instant download.
Do I need any special equipment?
No. Print the pages at home or school and play the MP3 on any phone, tablet, or speaker. It is designed to be screen-free once the audio is playing.
Is it really screen-free?
Yes. The audio can be played from a phone, tablet or speaker, but the child listens and works on paper. There is no app, video or screen-based activity.
Can I use it with a class or group?
Absolutely. It is made for home learning, classrooms, small groups, and community programs. Print as many copies as you need for your own students.
How is it delivered?
Instantly. After checkout you will get a download link for the PDF and MP3, with no waiting and no shipping.
Start Nova’s adventure today
21 printable pages, a guided audio story, and a nature-filled Data Detective adventure your child can explore at their own pace.