Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to observe and identify different plants and animals in your outdoor surroundings.

Materials and Prep

• No materials required
• Make sure you have a safe outdoor space to explore

Activities

• Go on a Nature Walk: Take a walk outside and observe the plants and animals around you. Look for different types of flowers, trees, insects, and birds. Pay attention to their colors, shapes, and sounds.
• Create a Nature Journal: Bring a notebook and crayons with you on your nature walk. Find a comfortable spot to sit and draw the plants and animals you see. Use different colors to make your drawings more vibrant.
• Identify Plants and Animals: After your nature walk, try to identify the plants and animals you observed. Use a guidebook or the internet to learn more about them. Write down or draw the names of the plants and animals in your nature journal.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Look at all the beautiful flowers! Can you tell me their colors?"
• "Do you see any birds flying in the sky? What sounds do they make?"
• "Can you find any insects crawling on the ground? What do they look like?"
• "Let's draw the flowers we saw. What colors should we use?"
• "Do you know the names of any animals we saw? Let's find out together!"
• "What did you enjoy the most about our nature walk?"