In this activity, children will observe and research the bugs in their outdoor play space, noting their habitats and behaviors. Using their findings, they will design and build bug homes, then revisit them to see if any insects have moved in.
Let’s explore the natural changes spring brings. Run a Spring-is-Here Nature Bingo, or explore spring with a five senses poem study. Or, take a nature walk and identify both natural objects and positive feelings.
Encourage elementary students to reflect on their experiences in nature! Through mindfulness, students deepen their connection with the natural world.
Take your students to a nature scavenger hunt to discover different parts of a food web! Students will search for living and nonliving elements in their environment and categorize them as producers, consumers, or decomposers.
Guide students in building a deeper connection to nature through poetry! Students observe the world around them, learn poetic devices, and express their experiences in 5-senses or acrostic poems.
Encourage early childhood students to explore puddles after a rainy day. Students will learn about water displacement and measurement while building social skills
Spark students’ curiosity, creativity, and connection to local wildlife with this winter activity that combines art, science, and proven winter fun.
In this winter activity, children explore and identify different animal tracks. Are the animal tracks bigger or smaller than your footprints? Do the tracks follow a straight or curved path?
