- Identified and named different types of plants and animals
- Used descriptive words to talk about the sights, sounds, and smells of nature
- Engaged in conversation with peers and adults about their observations
- Asked questions to gather information about the natural environment
- Used basic vocabulary related to nature, such as tree, flower, bird, etc.
- Developed listening skills by paying attention to the sounds of nature
- Practiced following simple instructions given by the adult accompanying them
Continued development can be encouraged by:
- Encouraging the child to draw or paint pictures of the plants and animals they saw on the nature walk, and then labeling them with the correct names
- Reading books about nature and discussing the similarities and differences between the child's observations and the information in the books
- Playing "I Spy" games outdoors, where the child has to use descriptive words to identify objects in nature
- Encouraging the child to write or dictate a short story about their nature walk experience, using descriptive language to bring the story to life
- Going on regular nature walks and encouraging the child to take on the role of a "nature detective," where they have to observe and describe different aspects of the natural environment