50 Nature Projects for Kids

50 Nature Projects for Kids
Author: Cecilia Fitzsimons
Publisher: Armadillo Music
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781843228523

This book helps children to learn about the natural world. There are plenty of educational but fun activities to enjoy, including simple experiments, things to make, games to play, and things to find. No matter where they are - in the woods, on the beach, in a field, in the back yard, out in the car, or even indoors - there is plenty of interesting things to do and see. Activities include making and keeping a nature notebook, discovering life in a tree, making a fishing net, growing plants from seed, beachcombing, looking at rockpools and making seaweed pictures. The projects and ideas all involve watching, listening, building and creating, without disturbing the environment or creatures that may be found. Materials needed are collected or recycled, while step-by-step photographs will show what to make and what to look for.With an amazing range of great activities this book guarantees hours of fun for children aged 8-12.

50 Nature Projects for Kids

50 Nature Projects for Kids
Author: Cecilia Fitzsimons
Publisher:
Total Pages: 102
Release: 1995
Genre: Biology
ISBN: 9781859670712

Contains 50 nature projects on plant and animal life in ponds, at the seaside, in woods, fields, hedgerows and the back garden, as well as indoor experiments, with over 300 step-by-step colour photographs to illustrate each project and the equipment required.

Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids: 50 Creative Projects to Spark Curiosity in the Outdoors

Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids: 50 Creative Projects to Spark Curiosity in the Outdoors
Author: Kim Andrews
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-05-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781641523929

The Activity Book That Makes Kids Wild About Nature Nature books for kids should get them excited about heading out into the great outdoors. This one encourages them to track, explore, discover and create. Unlike some nature books for kids, the Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids, is filled with hands-on educational outdoor activities--like crafting bird feeders out of fruit, pressing flowers, creating sundials and so much more. The Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids includes: 50 AMAZING OUTDOOR PROJECTS--See how nature books for kids can inspire a lifetime of curiosity by using play to encourage natural observation. ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE--Discover fun and educational outdoor activities designed for a variety of seasons, regions, and age ranges. WILD COLORS--Color illustrations bring activities to life, provide further instruction, and get kids excited about going outside. The hands-on, get-dirty approach makes this one of the best nature books for kids and shows them what makes the great outdoors great.

I Love Dirt!

I Love Dirt!
Author: Jennifer Ward
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2008-05-13
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1590305353

I Love Dirt! presents 52 open-ended activities to help you engage your child in the outdoors. No matter what your location—from a small patch of green in the city to the wide-open meadows of the country—each activity is meant to promote exploration, stimulate imagination, and heighten a child's sense of wonder. Jennifer Ward is the author of numerous acclaimed parenting books and books for children, inspired by nature. "Jennifer Ward has created a book that will serve to gently introduce parents to nature, even as parents are using it to help guide a child into the narural world. Children—and parents—learn to observe, as well as appreciate, the basic joys of getting their hands dirty and feet wet. Discoveres become shared experience."—from the forword by Richard Louv

50 Nature Crafts for Little Kids

50 Nature Crafts for Little Kids
Author: Georgina Bomer
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2016-01-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781522796862

This fun book is packed full of nature-themed crafts for your kids to enjoy throughout the year. It includes crafts that feature natural items and also crafts inspired by the natural world. Activities are listed by season, give clear step-by-step instructions and use everyday craft materials.

The Big Book of Nature Activities

The Big Book of Nature Activities
Author: Drew Monkman
Publisher: New Society Publisher
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2016-06-17
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1550925962

The average child can identify over one thousand corporate logos, but only ten native plants or animals—a telling indictment of our modern disconnection from nature. Soaring levels of obesity, high rates of ADHD, feelings of stress and social awkwardness, and "Nature Deficit Disorder" are further unintended consequences of a childhood spent primarily indoors. The Big Book of Nature Activities is a comprehensive guide for parents and educators to help youth of all ages explore, appreciate and connect with the natural world. This rich, fully illustrated compendium features: Nature-based skills and activities such as species identification, photography, journaling, and the judicious use of digital technology Ideas, games, and activities grounded in what's happening in nature each season Core concepts that promote environmental literacy, such as climate change and the mechanisms and wonder of evolution, explained using a child-friendly, engaging approach Lists of key species and happenings to observe throughout the year across most of North America Perfect for families, educators, and youth leaders , The Big Book of Nature Activities is packed with crafts, stories, information and inspiration to make outdoor learning fun. Jacob Rodenburg is the Executive Director of the Camp Kawartha summer camp and outdoor education centre. As well as publishing numerous articles on children, nature and the environment, he has worked in the field of outdoor education for twenty-five years. Drew Monkman is an award-winning environmental advocate, naturalist, and retired teacher. In addition to his weekly nature column, Drew is the author of two season-based nature guides, including Nature's Year.

Nature's Art Box

Nature's Art Box
Author: Laura C. Martin
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781580174909

Presents more than sixty projects made from natural materials that are available almost anywhere.

Science Crafts for Kids

Science Crafts for Kids
Author: Gwen Diehn
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Creative ability in science
ISBN: 9780806902845

The authors of the popular Nature Crafts for Kids present a new book with 50 hands-on science projects for kids. All in full-color, the book brilliantly shows an entire year's worth of things to bring out the artist and the scientist in the 8-to-12 set. Accompanying many projects are easy-to-understand sidebars that explain the scientific principles and facts the projects are demonstrating.

100 Days of Adventure

100 Days of Adventure
Author: Greta Eskridge
Publisher: Tommy Nelson
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1400230985

Turn off the screen and turn on the creativity as second-generation homeschooling mom Greta Eskridge shares 100 hands-on learning activities for kids that will connect and enrich your family through adventures, small and big. Have a meteor slumber party, attend a symphony concert, take a hike in the rain, preserve colorful fall leaves, and make nettle pesto as children explore a love of nature and venture into the great, wide, real world. From backyard bugs to farmer's market veggies, children will unplug from electronics; explore the world; and learn about nature, art, music, and themselves through STEAM projects and new experiences. 100 Days of Adventure will spark curiosity in 6- to 10-year-olds with Indoor and outdoor seasonal activities, projects, experiments, crafts, recipes, and field trips Free and low-cost activities, with options for different kinds of groups and locations Step-by-step directions, nature journal prompts, tips, and checklists Beautiful photos and helpful illustrations Children can bond with parents and siblings, learn new skills with individual investigations, or explore with friends in an educational or homeschool group with this full-color activity book. Also included is a note to parents with encouraging start-here guidance on growing a family culture of curiosity and adventure. Whether your family is looking for fun activities for school breaks at home, road trip vacations, or everyday ways to learn together, this collection of interactive educational activities will help your kids get creative, get into nature, and get closer to each other. Don't miss Greta's essential guide for parents on building a connected and loving family through exploration, Adventuring Together: How to Create Connections and Make Lasting Memories with Your Kids.