The Outdoor Challenge: Take another 10-15 minute "excursion" outdoors in your own yard again this week. Before setting out on your walk, sit with your children and explain to them that when you remain quiet during your nature time, you are more likely to hear interesting things. Brainstorm some sounds they might hear and build some excitement about remaining quiet during their nature walk this week. Take your walk and if they get rowdy, use the universal finger over your lips sign to get them to quiet down. Set a good example and be quiet yourself, modeling how to listen carefully.
Not in our back yard but near our home.
Boys not being so quiet.
My patient littles.
So strange to see a green tree and grass in the midst of all our snow.
I thought this one was especially beautiful. It's been some time since we've seen that yellow sun.
Indoor Challenge: After your walk, challenge your children to come up with words to describe the following things:
One word to describe something they heard.
- Jo Bean~ The chirping of birds in the distance.
- Moca~ The wind rustling the trees.
- Ztrain~ A dag parking far away.
- Sugar Plum~ Crunchy snow.
- Jo Bean~ Red Streak
- Moca~ Dancing Leaves
- Ztrain~ Wet Fur
- Sugar Plum~ Green Tree
- Jo Bean~ The sun warming my fingers.
- Moca~ The cold wind blowing on my face.
- Ztrain~ A big cold hard rock.
- Sugar Plum~ Cold wet snow.
Optional nature journal entry:
Use their words as the basis for a simple nature journal entry. If the child is too young to write in the journal himself, you can write for them.
*If you'd like to learn more about Outdoor Hour Winter Series just click the icon at the top of this post.
Use their words as the basis for a simple nature journal entry. If the child is too young to write in the journal himself, you can write for them.
*If you'd like to learn more about Outdoor Hour Winter Series just click the icon at the top of this post.
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