Learn about Nature Activity Book: 35 Forest-School Projects and Adventures for Children Aged 7 Years+
What’s inside...
Explore the natural world with the 'Learn about Nature Activity Book: 35 Forest-School Projects and Adventures for Children Aged 7 Years+' by CICO Kidz. This engaging guide encourages children to step outside and learn hands-on through 35 exciting forest school projects. Each activity is designed to foster a deeper understanding and respect for the environment, while developing essential skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork. Perfect for parents and educators aiming to enhance outdoor learning experiences, this book promises to be a valuable resource in promoting curiosity and a love for nature among young adventurers. Discover the wonders of the natural world that surrounds you! Start with In The Garden—where you can build a bird feeder, or an insect hotel. Growing Fun has projects for plants that can be grown in small spaces, such as a miniature garden and a tiny terrarium. The Outdoors Indoors includes craft ideas for things you've collected—a leaf picture frame, a shell wind chime and some pine cone animals! Finally, head to Outdoor Crafts and Games with activities for camping. Here you can find out how to make a treasure trail and a river race game, along with much more. Every project has a skill level of 1, 2, or 3, and comes with easy-to-read instructions and adorable, step-by-step artworks that will guide you along the way.
Age
7-11
Length
128 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite forest-school project from the book and why?
How do you think the animals in the forest feel about their environment?
If you could create your own nature project, what would it be and why?
What did you learn about nature that surprised you the most?
How can we help preserve the forests and the animals living in them?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate their own experiences with nature to the projects in the book. Ask them to describe what they felt or thought during family nature trips. This helps them connect personally with the book’s content. Additionally, after discussing each project, you could plan a small family outing to practically apply what was learned; this puts their knowledge into action and makes their learning experience more tangible.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: Through engaging in 35 forest-school projects, children learn the importance of preserving and caring for the environment.
Real-World Application: Children can practice recycling, conserving water, and caring for plants and animals in their local community.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Many projects in the book require working with peers or family members, teaching children how to cooperate and value others' ideas.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children in group activities at school and in the community, promoting more harmonious and effective collaboration.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving and Creativity
Explanation: The activities challenge children to think critically and creatively by solving problems encountered during their nature adventures.
Real-World Application: Children can use these skills to tackle academic challenges and daily life problems by thinking outside the box.
Example Lesson: Observation and Inquiry
Explanation: Children are encouraged to observe their natural surroundings closely and ask questions, fostering a scientific mindset.
Real-World Application: This skill is applicable in educational settings, enhancing their ability to learn and understand other subjects through careful observation and curiosity.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and Independence
Explanation: Completing tasks and projects from start to finish instills a sense of responsibility and grows their independence.
Real-World Application: These traits are crucial as children begin to take on more responsibilities at home, in school, and in their community.