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We have started to keep a science journal. It is very simple for the preschool level. We go out and sit in nature. We draw what we see. Then we talk about what we hear, smell, and touch. -Taste is generally left out! :-)

This trip the 5yr old wanted to learn more about algae. I had to look it up because I really didn't know myself. The three yr old drew a bird for the first time and noticed it's wings, beak, stick like legs. I was pleased with the day. After the pictures were complete I put the materials in the backpack and off we went to run the trails and explore.

I will add written details if they want or they will label their own pictures, spelling doesn't matter.

When my son showed a friend his journal he told them, "We went outside because it is FILLED with nature!" That made me laugh.

These pictures are from our local nature center. We love the trails, preschool classes, ponds, and small farm they have. I have been meaning to check out the nature centers from surrounding areas...
Play inspired by:

Collectors Corner at the Science Museum with local volunteers at our Library. This is a very cool program! Kids do nature activities and earn points to buy artifacts such as; rocks and fossils.
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We had made bird feeders early this spring and placed them in our lilacs. Today we found a robins nest right above our empty pipe cleaners!

We decided we better "fill up" the bird feeders for the robins!
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We actually saw the robin sitting in it too.

You need:
pipe cleaners
cheerios
a place to hang it when finished

Directions:
String cheerios on pipe cleaner. I added the first one and secured it on before I gave the pipe cleaners to the kids. They strung the cheerios and then they hung them on the trees.
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