Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to explore and appreciate the outdoors while learning about nature.

Materials and Prep

• Comfortable clothing and shoes for outdoor activities
• A small backpack to carry any treasures found
• A hat and sunscreen for sun protection
• A water bottle to stay hydrated
• An adult to accompany you for safety

Activities

• Nature Scavenger Hunt: Explore your backyard or a nearby park to find items like a leaf, a rock, a flower, and a feather.
• Cloud Watching: Lay on a blanket and look up at the sky to find different shapes in the clouds.
• Outdoor Art: Use sidewalk chalk to create colorful drawings on the pavement.

Talking Points

• "Look at the different colors of the leaves. What colors can you see?"
• "Can you find a smooth rock and a bumpy rock? How do they feel different?"
• "What shapes do you see in the clouds? Do they look like animals or objects?"
• "Let's draw a big smiley face with the chalk. How does it make you feel?"