- Observes different types of plants and trees
- Notices different colors and shapes of flowers
- Feels different textures of leaves and grass
- Experiences different temperatures in different areas (e.g. sunny vs shady spots)
- Notices changes in the weather (e.g. feeling raindrops, seeing clouds)
- Observes insects and small animals (e.g. butterflies, birds)
- Notices the movement of wind (e.g. feeling a breeze, seeing leaves rustle)
- Discovers different sounds in nature (e.g. birds chirping, wind blowing)
- Notices the presence of water (e.g. puddles, streams)
- Experiences the concept of gravity by walking on different terrains (e.g. uphill, downhill)
For continued development, parents can encourage the child to:
- Collect leaves, flowers, or small rocks during the walk and explore them further at home
- Ask questions about the things they observe during the walk and engage in discussions
- Encourage the child to draw or paint what they saw during the walk
- Read books or watch educational videos about nature and the environment
- Visit different outdoor locations (e.g. parks, gardens) to explore more diverse natural elements