Exploring Nature

Activities for pre-K children

These activities take learning outside, giving children space to move, explore, and discover the world around them. Observing and talking about plants, animals, and weather helps grow vocabulary, curiosity, and early science thinking.

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Animal Sizes

Age Group: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old

Learning Area: Math, Science

Learning Objective: The child will compare the weight and size of animals. (A login is required for your child to complete this online activity.)

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Animal Sort

Age Group: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old

Learning Area: Math, Science

Learning Objective: The child will sort pictures of animals based on their body coverings. (A login is required for your child to complete this online activity.)

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At the Recycling Center

Age Group: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old

Learning Area: Math, Science

Learning Objective: The child will sort recyclable items by material. (A login is required for your child to complete this online activity.)

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Counting Scavenger Hunt

Age Group: 24-36 months, 3 years old, 4 years old

Learning Area: Math, Science

Learning Objective: Children will go on an outside scavenger hunt to collect sets of items for each number 1-5.

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Exploring Habitats

Age Group: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old

Learning Area: Math, Science

Learning Objective: The child will learn about the features of different habitats: desert, swamp, and mountains. (A login is required for your child to complete this...

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Matching Animals to Habitats

Age Group: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old

Learning Area: Science

Learning Objective: The child will match animals to their habitats. (A login is required for your child to complete this online activity.)

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Nature Names

Age Group: 3 years old, 4 years old, 5 years old

Learning Area: Reading and Writing, Physical Development

Learning Objective: Children and parents will go on a nature walk to collect items such as sticks, grass, flowers, leaves, etc. to use in forming the child’s name.

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Seeds’ Needs

Age Group: 4 years old, 5 years old

Learning Area: Science

Learning Objective: The child will learn what a seed needs to grow into a plant. (A login is required for your child to complete this online activity.)

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