NATURE WALK with the Summer Learning Challenge

Hello Families,

Welcome to Learning with Joy! Thanks for being here and I hope we can find joy in learning together! I am so glad you have joined the LwJ Summer Learning Challenge. My hope is that this challenge can bring joy, connection, and moments of learning to you and your littles.

As always please remember to use any ideas and tools in a way that works best for you and your family. Always guide and supervise any content your learner uses and the safety of the environment.

LwJ SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE TRACKER

(CLICK HERE!)

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**LWJ LEARNING CHALLENGE**
**PART 1: NATURE WALK**

This week's challenge is to go on a nature walk. This could be in your yard, around the neighborhood, at a park, national forest, or any place for outdoor activity. The goal is to get outside and observe.

Below are guidelines with several different ideas for ages, skill level, time commitment etc. Feel free to pick the one that works best for you and your family.

LOCATION

Pick the location you would like to go to. This could be right outside your door or could be a full-day trip or camping weekend.

OBSERVE

Ask your learner to observe what they see. This can look different for different ages and kiddos such as:

Observe 5 things you see in nature today

Set a timer for 5-10 minutes of observation

Ask your learner to describe 1 object (a tree, a bug etc)

Ask about colors, texture, size

REFLECT

Have your learner draw or write about what they observed. You could take this with you on a clipboard or have them reflect when you return home

CLICK HERE for drawing/writing templates or use some paper or a whiteboard from home

SHARE

Have your learner share their work and what they observed

Share at the dinner table

Share with a friend

Video call a family member and share

I hope you enjoy nature and conversation with your learner this week! Happy learning and wishing you a joyful day!

-Miss B

LOOKING FOR MORE?

If you like the writing paper, you can find many more templates, as well as guidance through the writing process in my Guided Writing Journal Bunndle. *Suggested for learners who are writing phrases/sentences.

Find my favorite bug-repellant stickers and more on the MISS B’s PICKs page!