There are so many wonderful ways to help children connect with nature and understand its importance! Here are a few engaging experiences you can implement in an early childhood setting.
The My Outdoor Classroom Nature Passport package supports educators in taking children outdoors for enriched play-based learning. It includes five outdoor classroom activities (supported by lesson plans) and explores the value of play.
From the 2nd of April to the 13th of April is Nature Play Week. Nature Play Week is an annual event that celebrates the importance of outdoor play and connecting children with nature. The following provides activity ideas that will help you celebrate Nature Play Week at your service and can be implemented into the curriculum for children.
Nature programs in early childhood settings are a fantastic way to connect children with the natural world and promote holistic development. The following article provides information on Key Aspects Of Nature Programs, Benefits of Nature Programs, How To Start A Nature Program, Nature Programs and The EYLF, Nature Activity Ideas and more.
Early education care services are increasingly making bush kinders part of their educational programs. These involve excursions to sites in the midst of nature and away from structured service settings. The following article provides information about the Benefits of Bush Kinders, Supervision, Planning and more.
For children who are beginning to learn to write their names, this experience is a great way for children to practice writing their name with natural materials.
Nature art see-through frames are a simple and creative art experience that enables children to create frames to view their natural environment.
This is an excellent idea for children to create a keepsake of natural leaves they have collected from different types of trees.
Leaf printing is an easy art experience for young children to engage in. It's a great way for young children to discover patterns, lines, and colours of different leaves.
This activity requires children to match halves of fruit together. By doing this activity children will...
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The Penguin Information Posters provide simple facts on penguins for children to understand. It can...
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The Deep Breathing Posters provide instructions on different types of breathing exercises for children. Breathing...
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