As summer gradually fades, September offers a wealth of opportunities to explore the wonder of the natural world. The vibrant colours of changing leaves, the conkers, and the acorns! The woodlands and parks are like a treasure box – filled with wonderful things you can explore in the classroom or homeschool. I watched an inspiringContinueContinue reading “September in the Nature Classroom”
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Step out of the classroom and into nature
Looking for hands-on lessons and activities that engage children in environmental literacy? Biomimicry offers project-based instruction that may inspire future generations to care for nature and to see nature as a spot that offers not only calmness and spectacular experiences of beauty and drama but also can make your head twirl around with possibilities. PossibleContinueContinue reading “Step out of the classroom and into nature”
The Wonders of an Autumn Walk
Children are curious about the wonders of autumn. They would ponder nature’s beauty of leaves changing colours and trees dropping treasures. Even if you have witnessed many autumns, you may still be impressed by the beauty. Autumn in the forest is so magical. Raindrops look like jewels, and the towering trees provide the perfect backdropContinueContinue reading “The Wonders of an Autumn Walk”
Autumn Leaves – Colour and Shape
Being a nature detective during the autumn can be a lot of fun. Mushrooms just waiting to be admired and sometimes even picked. If you walk quietly you may spot squirrels and birds. Acorns, conkers and pine cones can be collected and turned into wonderful arts and crafts. Piles of leaves just waiting for youContinueContinue reading “Autumn Leaves – Colour and Shape”
Sunday Walk – Autumn Biomimicry Food Challenge
The forest is coming to a standstill and animals are preparing for the colder weather. One year, the theme for the Biomimicry Institute’s Global Design Challenge was How to improve food systems by looking to nature for design solutions. We decided to embrace this challenge on our Sunday walk. Autumn is a busy time forContinueContinue reading “Sunday Walk – Autumn Biomimicry Food Challenge”