Observing Fall
The next time you are on a walk in the woods, draw your child’s attention to all of the changes that are taking place in nature. Depending on where you live, these changes may be obvious, such as vibrant foliage, the smell of burning piles of leaves, and the sound of birds migrating. In other locations, the changes may be more subtle, such as the browning of grass, and trees that have a few more bare branches.
While on your walk, collect several items that you can use to create a sensory experience at home. Once at home, place the items, such as acorns, sticks, leaves, etc. one at a time, in a shoebox so that your child is not able to see the items. Then have your child try to identify the object by first listening to the sound it makes in the box. Next, allow your child to smell the item by lifting the lid a very small amount. Now let your child feel the item. Finally, allow your child to see the item and determine if any of the previous guesses were correct.
Continue this science observation lesson with each of the remaining items you have found on your walk. Encourage your child to play this game several times throughout the season.
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Written by BRWI Staff on October 13, 2009
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