Fun & Learning at Home! Nature Activities from Ms. Alicia
STORY TIME - "CATERINA AND THE BEST BEACH DAY" BY ERIN EITTER KONO
Read by Ms. Alicia
NATURE ACTIVITY IDEAS FROM MS. ALICIA
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Work with your child to create a list of natural objects you can find outside during the springtime (such as a pine cones, grass, bird feather, sticks, rock, leaf.) After you make your list, grab a paper bag and set out to find each item. Check off each item on your list as you find them. You can even turn it into a game for multiple children - the first one to find every item wins!Also you can make a collage with the objects you collected. Sounds fun!
Nature Colors
Take a walk with your child and gather a variety of colorful items that can be found in nature (such as flowers, plants, leaves, weeds, etc.) The more colors you can find, the better!When you return home, spread out your findings and have your child draw a picture of each item on a piece of paper using crayons that match the color of each. This simple activity is a great way for your child to learn his colors, and to see how colorful nature can be!
Magnetic Seashells
Since we were talking about ocean and sea life at school for the month of March, I found this neat idea!
Turn your seashells into magnets to hang on your fridge! Have your child decorate her seashell however she wants - she can paint it, adorn it with silk or dried flowers, or even roll it in glitter! Afterwards, attach a magnetic strip to the back with a glue gun, and use your new magnets to display your favorite family pictures from the summer.
Make a Bird Feeder
If you want to get a close look at the birds in your yard, a DIY tree feeder will help attract them. Simply string popcorn, berries, raisins, fruit, and anything else you think birds might like to eat on a sturdy piece of string. Loop your string around a tree in your yard (evergreens work well, since the needles will easily hold the string in place), and watch as birds flock to your homemade feeding station!
Create Rock Art
Take your kids for on a rock-hunting adventure and gather rocks of all different shapes, sizes, and colors. When you get home, pull out the paints and let your kids go to town decorating them. Encourage them to be creative by painting funny faces or animals on them. When they are dry, store them in a box for safe keeping.
If you are looking for more rock art activities, try creating your own rock people using dried pasta and other craft supplies!
