Time playing outdoors does not have to be disconnected from the learning we do indoors. These activities for learning about trees use all the domains in a preschoolers learning.
Children naturally notice so many things about nature – plants, sounds, textures, light, shadow – that observing their discoveries and expanding on them is a nice way to keep the focus on our child’s interests. We can use what we find outdoors to create and learn with fun indoor nature activities for kids, too.
I can not emphasize how much just getting outside for some free exploration and play benefits all of us! I think peace dwells in nature, and when kids are getting a bit stir-crazy, getting them outside settles that. These ideas can include both outdoor play and indoor learning.
Learning About Trees for Preschoolers
While at the playground recently, my children were talking about the trees. I took a few pictures thinking I could expand on what they were noticing at home on another day. After playing, my children collected some sticks and poked around inside the base of a tree that contained an ant nest. This all turned into some nature exploration at home.
You can read the rest of my post that includes reading, nature and math activities for learning about trees for toddlers and preschoolers over at B-Inspired Mama!
After you check out the full post, stop back and explore these outdoor and nature-inspired activities:
Enjoy your time at home!
Trees are so interesting. There is so much we can learn about photosynthesis, seasons, etc. I know I have a copy of 'The Giving Tree' and it is in a bin in the garage. I have been trying to find it to read to my kids. It's one of my favorite books.
The Giving Tree is one of our favorites too. Such a treat to be able to hear Shel Silverstein himeslf read it to us! That CD copy is treasured.
Great idea I just recently looked into types of trees myself and discovered my fav try is the Birch tree!
Nice share have fun 🙂
Thanks, Mari! I appreciate you stopping by to take a look.
It seems like the leaves changing colors in the autumn sparks a whole new interest in nature for kids – so many fun things to explore this time of year.
It really is so mesmerizing for them to see. So much learning with the season change-I love it!