Learning Activities:
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Maps as learning Tools
Basic Map skills
Identifying Scat
does your tree measure up?
Tree Shapes
Puddle Scientist
Drip Droppin Fun
Leaf Math
Apple Math- Data
Apple Math-Sizing
What’s in my hiking pack?
What’s in your hiking pack? Find out how to engage children on hikes!
Seashell Splendor
Seashells are THE best learning tool- it can be used to help build math, literacy, cognitive, spatial, and art skills!
Insects don’t Text
Learn how and why insects communicate through fun games, art, math and literacy activities!
Butterfly Garden Oasis
Create your own butterfly garden oasis while practicing science and math skills!
Moths v. Butterflies
Comparing butterflies and moths with facts and activities for exploration!
Log Rolling
Log rolling is both fun and educational- learn tips to best enjoy the experience
Stick Geometry
Get geometry to “STICK in your kids in brains” by using sticks as learning manipulatives
Stick-tastic
What makes stick play sticktastic? Safety tips and learning activities.
Stick Rulers
Learn how to make nature rulers, the benefits of making a ruler from natural materials, and a downloadable PDF of an outdoor measuring mission.
Mud Bricks
Learn how to make mud bricks and download a PDF of STEM inspired mud brick challenges.