There are many benefits to bringing children outdoors; they can observe nature, look for wildlife, and see life and environmental science in its original form. However, I can imagine that bringing twenty some 7 year olds outside on nice day could be a bit chaotic, or get confused with recess, so this article offers several tips to make sure outdoor activities run smoothly.
One way to give young children a purpose outside for connecting with nature outside is to plant a garden. Student can participate in preparing the area, planting seeds, and harvesting and tending to the garden. As they do, they will observe many aspects of nature and learn what all plants need to grow and thrive. They will be doing something with real, purposeful results, and get to make science connections the entire way.
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