This summer my kids wanted to host a Nature Club play group for all their friends. We had such a great time that I thought I would share our plans here with all of you! You could use the ideas to host your own Nature Club, Nature Camp, or even just a Nature Theme or unit! It's a great way to get some outside learning while you're still playing and exploring the outdoors!
The basic plan for each week's "club meeting" included a short themed "lesson," 1-2 activities, a snack, and a little play time. Here are the details on each week's activities:
Week 1: Worms!
Worm Anatomy (exterior anatomy...we didn't dissect any worms!)
Build a Wormery!
Week 2: Seeds!
Dissect a Bean Seed Lab! (and learn the parts inside a seed!)
Plant Seeds in DIY Biodegradable Planters!
Week 3: Bugs!
{FREE} Printable Bug Scavenger Hunt!
Rock Bugs Craft!
Week 4: Leaves & Trees!
Awesome Leaf Prints!
Week 5: Snakes & Turtles!
This was a "field trip" week to a local nature preserve that was hosting a Snake Open House. They let us hold and pet snakes and turtles. Then we walked to one of their ponds and fed more turtles!
Week 6: Butterflies!
This was also a "field trip" week. The Houston Museum of Natural Science has a Butterfly House with lots of insect exhibits, so we spent a couple hours in their "rainforest" and eating lunch afterwards!
And, here are a few more resources that you might find helpful:
Backyard Bugs
Leaf Print Paintings
Botany Lessons
The basic plan for each week's "club meeting" included a short themed "lesson," 1-2 activities, a snack, and a little play time. Here are the details on each week's activities:
Week 1: Worms!
Worm Anatomy (exterior anatomy...we didn't dissect any worms!)
Build a Wormery!
Week 2: Seeds!
Dissect a Bean Seed Lab! (and learn the parts inside a seed!)
Plant Seeds in DIY Biodegradable Planters!
Week 3: Bugs!
{FREE} Printable Bug Scavenger Hunt!
Rock Bugs Craft!
Week 4: Leaves & Trees!
Awesome Leaf Prints!
Week 5: Snakes & Turtles!
This was a "field trip" week to a local nature preserve that was hosting a Snake Open House. They let us hold and pet snakes and turtles. Then we walked to one of their ponds and fed more turtles!
Week 6: Butterflies!
This was also a "field trip" week. The Houston Museum of Natural Science has a Butterfly House with lots of insect exhibits, so we spent a couple hours in their "rainforest" and eating lunch afterwards!
And, here are a few more resources that you might find helpful:
Backyard Bugs
Leaf Print Paintings
Botany Lessons
I may share at any of these parties!
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