 Children love exploring outside! Some are into finding bugs, some are into collecting rocks, and some would rather run around. Whatever the preference, get them outside.  Outdoor exploration during the spring season is so much fun! I took my children outside for a Spring Scavenger Hunt and it was quite fun. It can be used for children as young as toddlers up to second grade. All you need is a clipboard, a marker, the scavenger worksheet and you’re ready to go hunting around your neighborhood.  All you need is a clipboard, a marker, the scavenger worksheet and you’re ready to go hunting around your neighborhood. If you want to reuse the worksheet, you can laminate it and use a dry marker. Want to give the kiddos a challenge? Set a timer and see who finishes first. My children are super competitive so this added another layer of fun for them.  If you're up for a hunt, get your FREE copy HERE. If you love the outdoors, check out these blog posts:
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Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! How do you help to save planet Earth? In my home, we do all three of the R’s. Boxes are very special to my children. We usually save boxes, cartons, and toilet paper rolls for arts and crafts. We have used those materials to make airplanes, binoculars, cars, houses, alphabet board game, and whatever else their imagination has conjured up. We recently recycled toilet paper rolls and a juice carton to make bird feeders to welcome all the chirping birds for Spring. Here is what you will need:
Pinecone and Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeders: Apply a thick layer of peanut butter to the pinecone and toilet paper roll. Then, roll it into the bird seeds. Let it sit overnight to dry a little. Then you can add your yarn or pipe cleaners to hang it on a tree. You can even slip the toilet paper roll right onto a branch without the yarn.
 Juice Carton Bird Feeder You can do this two ways: paint or glue construction paper to change the carton’s color. I would recommend using good quality paint otherwise it will peel right off. I used moss mats with an adhesive back to cover the carton. I really like the way it came out because it blends right into the environment.
 And this cutie decided to have a snack before we could decide where to hang the bird feeders.  What are your plans for Earth Day? You may like these posts: DIY 4th of July Confetti Poppers What To Do With A Box? DIY Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Match Turn Your Toilet Paper Rolls Into Fine Motor Activities Disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Spring is here and that means two things: warmer weather is coming and plants growing back. Spring time is such fun for preschoolers especially as they learn about the life cycle of a plant. Life Cycle of a Plant As new life starts to bud, children will have questions about the changes in their environment. And I encourage you to welcome their questions and explore with them. Provide hands-on activities to make the learning concrete and fun. When I started teaching my children about the life cycle of a plant, I used a large chart to provide a visual as I explained the parts of a plant in addition to several books to support their learning. Then, I gave my youngest simple vocabulary cards to label the plant.  To take it a step further, we discussed foods that we eat from different parts of a plant. Then, I provided pictures of food from different parts of a plant for my son and asked him to put each one on the chart.
Here are a list of books that I used for spring learning: Planting After learning about plants, it’s only right to plant something...anything! My children were very excited to plant seeds and journal it. We spoke about the foods we eat with seeds and my daughter suggested saving the seeds from a red bell pepper rather than buying seeds. And we purchased lettuce seeds for my son.
I promise your children will love documenting any change in their plants. Encourage your little ones to draw and label their pictures. If your child is a little older (kindergarten through second grade) I’d ask for a little more than labeling. Aim for sentences only if they are capable.
I'd love to knw how your planting goes with your little ones. Happy Planting! You may like this spring time blog post: From Caterpillar to Butterfly Disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
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Akwaaba!Hi, I am Odessa. I'm a mom of two wonderful children and a teacher. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and a Master of Science in Childhood Education with over 10 years of PreK and Kindergarten experience. I am a lover of all things literacy for children and their curiosity of the world. Get comfy and click around my site. I hope you find something you'll like, and something your kids will love! P.S. Akwaaba means 'welcome' :) Join our email list to receive newsletter updates and these FREE pattern cards.
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