Core Skills Analysis
Science
- Understanding of ecosystems through interactions with the chickens and weeds in feeding them.
- Observing plant growth and life cycles through picking dandelions and walking on stumps.
- Exploration of the concept of force and motion while swinging on the playset.
- Learning about the properties of water through playing in the portable splash pad.
Tips
Engage the student in discussions about the observations made during outdoor play to deepen their understanding. Encourage them to ask questions about the natural world and explore the answers through further exploration. Incorporate simple experiments related to their outdoor activities to make learning hands-on and fun.Book Recommendations
- The Big Book of Bugs by Yuval Zommer: A beautifully illustrated book that introduces children to various insects and their habitats, encouraging curiosity about the natural world.
- Chickens Aren't the Only Ones by Ruth Heller: Explores the wonderful world of eggs and the animals that lay them, including chickens, ducks, and other birds.
- Water Can Be... by Laura Purdie Salas: This poetic book explores the many forms and uses of water, sparking curiosity about this essential element in nature.