Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to observe and appreciate the beauty of minnows in a creek.

Materials and Prep

• A nearby creek or stream
• A notebook or sketchbook
• A pencil or crayons

Activities

1. Go to a nearby creek or stream with your parent or guardian.
2. Find a comfortable spot near the water and sit quietly.
3. Observe the minnows swimming in the creek. Pay attention to their colors, shapes, and movements.
4. Use your notebook or sketchbook to draw or write about what you see. You can create a mini field journal!
5. Discuss your observations with your parent or guardian. What did you find interesting about the minnows?
6. Share your drawings or writings with your family or friends.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to explore a creek or stream."
• "We will be looking for minnows, which are small fish that live in the water."
• "Minnows come in different colors and have different shapes."
• "We will sit quietly and watch the minnows swim."
• "You can use your notebook or sketchbook to draw or write about what you see."
• "Afterwards, we will talk about what we observed and share our drawings or writings."