An outdoor window walk

Take learning outdoors and enjoy exploring nature with your preschoolers!

This is a simple idea for drawing children’s attention to the finer details of their outdoor environment…

The How-To

I made these simple nature windows by cutting the window frame from foam squares (try saying that three times) and stapling a straw on each window for a handle…

The children took their windows and went outdoors to see what they could find by looking through their frames…

Noticing and Wondering

By looking through the windows, the children noticed things that normally, they might have just walked right passed like the way the rocks are all different colors and what might be lurking down deep inside the holes of that drain…

And all the different kinds of flower petals…

And this child happened to notice a tiny caterpillar too…

The children walked around and really took a close look at nature…

Extending their Investigations

Some of the children brought a few of their findings back inside and we were able to use our nature walk as a way to talk more about the outdoor things we were able to see and to touch…

Building New Vocabulary

A simple but wonderful way to expand vocabulary and investigate nature…

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Deborah J Stewart

Deborah J Stewart

Every time I think I know everything I need to know about teaching young children, God says, "Hold on a minute!" and gives me a new challenge.

Let me tell ya...

With each new challenge that you overcome, you will find yourself better equipped and more passionate about teaching young children.

God didn't call wimps to lead, teach, or care for His children. Nope, he has high expectations, so get ready. You will have to give your very best but after teaching for over 30 years, I can tell you that it is a wonderful and rewarding journey.

Whenever your calling feels hard, just remember, 'He who began a good work in you (and in the children you serve) will be faithful to complete it.'

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