For our second field trip, we went to the Nature Center. We actually had registered for the class at the Nature Center well before we even knew that we were going to do a camping theme this week. It just so happened that the class (called "We Like to Move It") matched perfectly with our theme. I also have to say that I was completely and totally impressed with this class. It was informative, fun, age-appropriate, and chock-full of great activities, including a short walk around the grounds in the middle of the 1 1/2 hour event. We will definitely sign up for more of these *free* classes in the future!
For a portion of the program, the children were divided into groups and then rotated through 5 stations, each featuring different types of forest animals to explore.
The sticky "tongue" was used to catch little pretend bugs.
The children were allowed to fish for minnows using their hands. I love that Lily dove right into this activity while the majority of other children wouldn't even try. She was great at it too! She caught several of these quick little guys and examined them and put them back without hurting them at all!
In this activity, children used clothespins as bird beaks to pick up the bugs - great for fine motor skills!
Lily in the indoor treehouse after the program
For a portion of the program, the children were divided into groups and then rotated through 5 stations, each featuring different types of forest animals to explore.
The sticky "tongue" was used to catch little pretend bugs.
The children were allowed to fish for minnows using their hands. I love that Lily dove right into this activity while the majority of other children wouldn't even try. She was great at it too! She caught several of these quick little guys and examined them and put them back without hurting them at all!
In this activity, children used clothespins as bird beaks to pick up the bugs - great for fine motor skills!
Lily in the indoor treehouse after the program