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Nature · The activity desk
Outdoor noticing hunt
Look for colors and shapes on a short outdoor exploration.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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None.
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: An adult chooses an accessible outdoor place away from traffic and checks the route for hazards.
Adult's role: Stay close and follow the child's pace. Point out things to observe without picking plants or disturbing animals.
Let's make it happen
- Look around together for something green, something round, and something moving in the breeze.
- Point to each discovery or describe it in your own words. Choose a different prompt if one is hard to find.
- Notice one more thing you like and share it with your companion, if you wish.
Make it simpler: Look for a color from a seated spot, doorway, or window.
Clean up: Leave the place as you found it and wash hands after returning indoors.
Stay with the child and follow local weather and access guidance. Observe plants and animals without touching unknown objects.