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As Big Brother is getting older it's really interesting to see both his interests and skills develop into more specific skill sets. Lately he's been really interested in the building of things (mostly stemming from a love of Legos, Magnatiles, and our wooden railroad track.) As he leans that way I'm finding myself looking for other creative ways to develop those interests and skills. A few weeks ago he had the chance to observe a beaver dam up close with my husband on one of their nature walks. This lead to some great questions. A few days later I followed up with a drive to a local man made dam which he was able to inspect from a distance. When we came home I set up this building investigation in the yard. It was inspired by a great tinfoil river activity we did last year from the amazing book 101 Kids Activities That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever by the team over at Kids Activities Blog. Similar to that experience, we used tinfoil to create a river (this time on our lawn.) This time we set it up on slight slope. The boys and I also collected natural materials from around the yard that might be useful in building the dam. We collected sticks, acorns, rocks, and old reeds from lilies. I added in a few non-natural materials I also thought Big Brother might want to use: modeling clay, popsicle sticks, and lumber scraps. Big Brother's goal was to be able to get his dam to hold enough water so that these three acorn boats could float. It was so interesting to watch his process, which mostly involved trial and error. First he started with just a pile of the wooden natural materials. When he observed the water move through those, he decided to try using more rocks. With each trial he would tweak his design a little, before trying again. In the end I encouraged him (although I was really trying to let it be his process to try using a little clay. I led him to the idea that he had seen mud on the beaver dams.) He started to get into the idea of building a space for the water to collect. He never quite got to the place where all the boats could continuously float, although his last design definitely best slowed down the water. He continued to tinker on his dam a few more days, and even brainstorm other materials he would like to add in. (Including trying to find some clay like mud on our property.) We'll definitely be looking for other ways to invite building experiences. What do your children like to build? This post may also have been shared at some of these terrific link parties.
The boy who dreamed of Dragons This is David. And David askes me if he could be in a picture with a dragon... Since all my baby dragons just left the nest I didn't know where we would find another one. But we lucked out and found one in a forest nearby! Thanks to David and his sword we returned safely from our trip :) But it was an awesome adventure! Strobist: Canon 580EX II on 1/2 power. Triggered by Cactus V4. | My Blog! || Project 365 || FaceBook | All rights reserved ©. Images may not be copied or used in any way without my written permission.
How do you approach your work with pre-school children? At Reflections we tend to approach our work in the way illustrated below, beginning with a provocation based on the child's or children's interests. Does anyone/ everyone else? Please let us have your comments on our approach and any comparisons with the way in which you might work. Thanks in advance :)
Yesterday while at the farm, we all decided to gather some sticks and make little boats to float in the pond. This pond was in spring time a favorite swimming hole and frog watching spot, however now that full summer is upon us, all around it is overgrown and in it full of algae and not at all inviting to swim in. As it turned out, it was even to algae filled to float the boats, but we didn't realize this when we started:) we started with the sticks we had gathered, broke them off in to somewhat even straight pieces, and gave one side a few spots of hot glue to keep them together while we weaved the ends. We tied a piece of hemp string to one end a weaved over/under three four times back and forth from side to side as you can see it was a casual weaving, it did however do the job, and worked wonderfully We added a mast right in the middle, Kaleena said she had made boats before where the mast was placed to the side, and this had made the boat tip over, so they went in the middle. It was also Kaleena's idea to add the little support beams on the side, she thought it would hold better and also look pretty. I do believe she was right! We attached these pieces with the hot glue. She picked a few flowers for the maiden voyage, and we used a sunflower leaf as a sail. Ohh yes, and we added a long string for the children to hold the boats by. Aren't they gorgeous..so simple and primitive, yet so functional (well except for the leaf, which withered quickly) while we were getting ready to set sail, our friends told us that a mama bear with her two cubs were spotted on the ridge above us, so of course the sailing was delayed as we all ran to the top to see if we could see them, our friends got a nice shot of one of the cubs, but by the time we got up there, our doggie had scared them into the woods, ohh well.... Happy to know that they are around though. So back to sailing, where as I mentioned the pond turned out to be to gunky. Back at my sisters, we set sail in the creek and this turned out to be the perfect spot. The boats sailed beautifully, and the children really enjoyed them. At first they(the children:)) stayed at the edge, but being my children they were obviously soon in the creek with their boats, they build dams and splashed with them the rest of the afternoon. such a lovely simple project.. ~thanks for stopping over and happy sailing~
i like this infographic from the Nature Kids’ Institute, which gives “recommended daily allowances” style of recommendations for getting your child outside. (They have a free five…
Our mind is a forest of memories, ideas and observations. Let us explore the power of words to rediscover the nature around us and the nature within us.
Transform your science and math, reading and writing, imaginative play, and arts and crafts all through garden-based activities. The Garden Classroom offers a whole year of outdoors play and learning ideas, however big or small your outdoor space – and comes with a lovely, free gift. Welcome to The Garden Classroom Your garden, no matter its […]
Learn how to build a catapult! This STEM activity is so fun for kids and needs just a few simple supplies! Plus learn history in the process.
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A useful risk assessment template that could be used in a school or early years setting. It may be particularly useful for Forest School / outdoor activities involving young children.
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This old black and white photograph pops out at me every now and again on the internet, and it just about sums up my feelings on what my education should have looked like. The photograph was taken in 1957 in the Netherlands where open air schools were quite popular at the time. The idea of an al fresco classroom should…
How to Make a Desktop Viking Catapult (with a Bonus Wargame to Play).: The other main types of siege engine (trebuchet, torsion catapult, slingshot) are already well represented on Instructables, but we don't seem to have a Viking Catapult.Inspired by a combination of Scout lashing activities and the books of William G…
Teacher’s Notes THE LAST VIKING – teachers’ notes (pdf) THE LAST VIKING RETURNS – teachers’ notes with ACARA hyperlinks (pdf) Each set of teachers’ notes include…
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I love teaching about trees because there’s much to discover all year, during any season. From bark to leaves, trees are amazing wonders of nature! If you’re planning on studying trees …
Forest school ideas, books and activities! Forest schools are a wonderful way for kids to learn outside. Best forest books for kids
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Outdoor learning is a great way to connect with nature and have fun. Forest School activities can incorporate art, craft, science, sensory play, and s
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Forest School Activities for Preschool and KS1. Find new Forest School Crafts and Forest School Activities including some great lesson plans.
Need a quick forest school activity? Try this ten things in ten minutes investigation. Easy forest school activity starter :: ten things in ten minutes This is a great forest school lesson if you need a quick activity or if your children need a spark of an idea to help get them started. […]
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The Forest Schools concept originated in Scandinavia. The approach was widely adopted in Denmark in the 1980’s as a solution to the lack of indoor facilities for pre-school children. In 1993 a group of nursery nurses and lecturers visited Settings in Sweden and witnessed the benefits. On their return to the UK they developed a […]
Looking for some forest school inspired activity ideas for toddlers? Click through for 20+ ideas including art ideas, mud play and so much more. Watch them learn about nature through play.
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How did primitive potters harvest clay? People have been making pottery for millennia, and convenient hobby shops have only been a thing for a few decades at best. Before that, people harvested their own clay
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Packed full of outdoor activities for parents and children, Forest School is a very popular way to teach kids, while giving them an opportunity to get close to nature! Check them out today!
Forest School; kids benefit from outdoor time in nature in the woods, knives, axes, fire, bushcraft skills, forage, cook, safety, local providers, craft, trees
Tips on how to build a den in forest school. All our planning has been carefully created by experienced qualified primary school teachers with QTS therefore you can be sure
by Sonja Lukassen, Lead Educator and Manager Regional Programs, Ottawa Forest and Nature School We are often asked what items we would recommend for a Forest School Kit. What do we...
