What to Take on a Nature Walk

Posted at 11:15 AM on Nov. 16, 2009


Nature walks are fun and educational.  They help your child develop observation skills needed for science and other areas of your child's life.  Here are a few things that you should consider taking with you on a nature walk.

1. Backpack- to put it all in.
2. Sketch pad or nature journal- to make drawings and notes of what you see.
3. Art pencils- to do your sketching with.
4. Colored pencils if you like to add a bit of color.
5. binoculars- to see birds and other far away animals
6. magnifying glass- to look at small items close up like bugs or the vein in a leaf.
7. Field Guides- just a a couple on what areas you want to focus on that day.  Carrying a lot of field guides will make your pack too heavy.
8. Baggies- for collecting things- just make sure you are allowed too.  Some parks don't want items carried off.  Also keep it to a minimal- it may be some creatures home you are taking.
9.First Aid kit!  Make sure you have stuff for both scraps/ cuts and bug bites.  Being out in nature, both will probably happen at some point.

If you want to learn more about Nature Studies with Children, please check out this link: http://www.squidoo.com/naturestudywithchildren

Here are a few more articles you may be interested in:
How to Go on Nature Walks with Children
How to Make a Nature Journal with Children




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Posted at 11:13 PM on Jul. 14, 2008

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Hello! Welcome to my nature blog! I am a homeschool mom to 2 boys, Prince Caspian (PC) is 11 and Little One (LO) is 5. I am new to nature studies and honestly, I tend to be more of an armchair naturalist, but I really want to change. I am hoping this blog will hold me accountable as I lead my darling children in celebrating God's Creation. I hope you will join us on that journey. Please come again!



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