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Duration: 60 minutes
Available April-November.
Nature becomes the classroom as young learners put their five senses to work. Through storytelling, observation, and creative exploration, students will notice what they see, hear, smell, and touch while making connections to seasonal change and learning how to care for outdoor spaces.
Storytime with the Five Senses
We’ll kick off with a delightful story that introduces the five senses and how we use them to explore the world around us.
A Sensory Nature Walk
Students will embark on a guided nature walk to Mariners’ Lake, where they will use their senses to observe and experience the changing environment during each season. They will also learn the importance of the “Leave No Trace” principle, fostering respect and care for nature.
Create a Five-Senses Craft
To wrap up the program, students will participate in a special craft that will reinforce the learning concepts of the program and allow them to create something unique to take home.
By looking closely, listening carefully, and creating from what they observe, students will strengthen descriptive language and curiosity while building an early appreciation for exploring and caring for nature.
Duration: 60 minutes
Available April-November.
Nature becomes the classroom as young learners put their five senses to work. Through storytelling, observation, and creative exploration, students will notice what they see, hear, smell, and touch while making connections to seasonal change and learning how to care for outdoor spaces.
Storytime with the Five Senses
We’ll kick off with a delightful story that introduces the five senses and how we use them to explore the world around us.
A Sensory Nature Walk
Students will embark on a guided nature walk through your school’s property, where they will use their senses to observe and experience the changing environment during each season. They will also learn the importance of the “Leave No Trace” principle, fostering respect and care for nature.
Create a Five-Senses Craft
To wrap up the program, students will participate in a special craft that will reinforce the learning concepts of the program and allow them to create something unique to take home.
By looking closely, listening carefully, and creating from what they observe, students will strengthen descriptive language and curiosity while building an early appreciation for exploring and caring for nature.
Please note: This program requires that you have a safe outdoor location in which to do the nature walk.
Learning Objectives
- Students will name their five senses.
- Students will use their critical-thinking skills to observe up to three things in nature that they see, hear, smell, and touch.
- Students will follow verbal directions related to a craft.
- Students will explore their likes/dislikes by naming something they do or do not like to see, hear, smell, touch, or taste.
- Uses the information received from their senses to guide interactions with the environment (e.g., notices that adults put on coats before going outside and then goes to get their own coat) (HPD1.1k)
- With adult support, sorts objects into two groups based on a single attribute/ characteristic (e.g. grouping blocks separately from toy animals or putting red blocks and blue blocks in different piles) (CD3.5d)
- Remembers and follows 2-step directions to complete simple tasks (e.g., “wash your hands then help prepare or eat a snack”) (APL3.2l)
- Asks or answers questions about what is happening in a book or story (CLLD2.2k)
Pricing:
Payment can be made before the program, or we can invoice following your program.
- Programs at the Museum are $4.50 per student.
All adults accompanying a field trip are free. - Programs at your location are $4.50 per student.
- Virtual education programs are $125 per program.
Reservations are required for all programs and are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs fill quickly in the fall and spring, so make your reservations a minimum of two weeks in advance.
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Our team is happy to answer any questions you may have, or recommend the best program for your class.
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