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Background The autumnal equinox will be on September 22 this year and we’ll see that the hours of daylight and nighttime are equal. Soon we will notice the grand colors of trees and shrubs as their food supply begins to slow and get stored in the roots. During the growing season, the leaves of deciduous…

If you’re not already a nature preschool, think about ways to expand and enhance your children’s time in nature! Background What are the benefits and considerations to be considered when taking children outside? Why should we provide access to nature during the early childhood years? Engaging with the natural world can help in all areas…

This year, as you are preparing your classroom, try to incorporate nature into the overall design and layout of your room. There are many ways that you can create a nature-themed classroom. Background  Find the crossover in your curriculum and nature! Review your benchmarks and objectives for ideas. Here are examples! If the standard says,…

Use the background information and pair it with other’s lesson plans to create your activities (stations!) appropriate for your young learners both indoors and outside. Add in KinderNature activities, vocabulary, and book suggestions for a rich learning experience. Background on water and the water cycle What lies in our water, in our soil, and in…

June is a great time to plan for learning about frogs, toads, and turtles. Below please find background information, celebration events and dates, some KinderNature activities, book suggestions, and more! Background on the frogs, toads, and turtles Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. Spring is an amazing time to hear and see frogs,…