NATURE CENTER

Children love to collect things. Aren't they always bringing you rocks or leaves or flowers or nuts? A nature center would be a perfect place to display their treasures and give them the opportunity to observe and investigate natural items. You can purchase commercial kits, but you could also create a nature center from natural objects in your habitat. All seasons offer interesting things for your children to explore.


Store Bought

Homemade!

Materials:

basket of leaves, rocks, shells, pine cones, sticks, nuts, or other natural items (rotate for different seasons)
magnifying glass
clipboard, pencils, paper
ruler
field guide book (leaves, rocks, shells, etc.)

Activities:

*free exploration
*sorting
*counting
*seriating by size
*measuring
*observing with a magnifying glass
*sketching with a clip board
*identifying with a field guide book
*non-fiction writing
*PLAYING!

FREE, GREEN, ENGAGING, OPEN-ENDED, EASY - IT'S A WINNER!!!