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Forest School outdoor activities, nature crafts and nature activities.
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Nature
Outdoor School Activities
Gross Motor Development
Benefits Of Nature
Nature Based Learning
Motor Development
Gross Motor Activities
Children Play
Forest School
The Beneifts of Nature-Based Learning
Why teach children through nature? Nature is essential to the child’s development physically, mentally and spiritually. “We have forgotten that children are designed by nature to learn through self-directed play and exploration, and so, more and more, we deprive them of freedom to learn.” Peter O. Gray Gross Motor Development Climbing, swinging, hiking, walking, running, throwing, kicking… These are all actions that are essential in proper development. These actions would be discouraged in any other environment other than the outdoors. This is why Kinder Forest has gross motor activities and games integrated into every lesson. When children play in nature, they are developing core strength, coordination, balance, and overall physical wellness.
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Preschool At Home
Outdoor School
Nature Activities
Nature Crafts
The Benefits of Nature-Based Learning
“We have forgotten that children are designed by nature to learn through self-directed play and exploration, and so, more and more, we deprive them of freedom to learn.” Peter O. Gray
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Pine Seeds
Stem Crafts
Tree Study
Science Crafts
Easy Science Experiments
Easy Science
Science Experiment
Pine Tree Study - What Happens When a Pinecone Gets Wets?
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Spirals In Nature
Build A Deck
Facts About Nature
Plants And Animals
Trading Card Game
About Nature
Learning Objectives
Trading Card Game - Pocket Forest
Pocket Forest is the card game with a purpose! Complete Quests to collect cards. Learn real facts about nature, plants and animals along the way. Build a deck with the cards you collect. Use your deck to compete with friends! Quests are learning objectives such as "Illustrate a story," "Memorize a poem," or "Find 5 spirals in nature." When you complete a Quest, you earn the amount of Acorns picture on the back of the card.
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Nature Journal Prompts
Letter Drawings
Long And Short Vowels
Morning Baskets
Beeswax Diy
Reading Poetry
Kindergarten Curriculum
Finger Plays
Holistic Preschool Curriculum
Alphabet Forest is Acorn to Oak's Preschool and Kindergarten Curriculum. Our homeschool curriculm is child-led and worksheet free. Every letter is experienced though play, art, movement, gardening, nature activities, yoga, and beyond!
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Nature Curriculum
Read Cvc Words
Reading Readiness
Reading Cvc Words
Short Vowels
Child-Led Homeschool Curriculum
Acorn to Oak's homeschool curriuculm is completely child-led and worksheet free.
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Spending Time Outside
Outdoor Activities
The Whole
Engaging Children With Nature
How To Spend More Time Outside with Chidlren. Spending time outside with children is not only beneficial for their development but can also be a fun and bonding experience for the whole family. Here are some tips to help you spend more time outdoors with children:
Lead By Example If your child never sees you reading a book, chances are they will be less likely to read themselves. The same is true with spending time outside. Children look to the adults around them through actions, not words. Share your enthusiasm with nature with your children. Actions Not Words, Nature School, Lead By Example, Reading A Book
Actions Not Words
Nature School
Lead By Example
Reading A Book
How to Spend More Time Outside with Kids
Lead By Example If your child never sees you reading a book, chances are they will be less likely to read themselves. The same is true with spending time outside. Children look to the adults around them through actions, not words. Share your enthusiasm with nature with your children.
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How to Spend More Time Outdoors with Children
Spending time outside with children is not only beneficial for their development but can also be a fun and bonding experience for the whole family. Here are some tips to help you spend more time outdoors with children:
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Be Patient With Yourself
Take Time
How to Spend More Time Outside with Children
Create the Intention First, you must set the intention. Set a goal, and decided when you will fit that time in. If needed, write a schedule. Once you get going, it will become an effortless habit. Habits take time to form, so be patient with yourself and your family as they adjust.
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Charlotte Mason Kindergarten
Books About Nature
Nature Homeschool
Nature Kindergarten
Acorn to Oak's Nature Homeschool Curriculum
Acorn to Oak’s Kinder Forest is an Early Learning Curriculum that brings education to the child’s whole being. Each nature lesson is experienced through poetry, art, whole body movements, nature crafts, fine motor activities, finger plays and recipes. Kinder Forest is the sequel to Alphabet Forest. Along the way, learn about animals, herbs, trees, bugs and other wonders of the natural world through nature studies, guided walks and nature crafts.
the benefits of nature homeschooling
Natural Curiosities
Problem Solving Skills
Benefits of Learning About Nature
Engages Natural Curiosity Chances are, your child has a favorite animal, plant, or subject that they are naturally curious about. They might role play as this animal, or choose to read books about them. Nature has an endless amount of subjects for the child to study, led by their own drive to learn. Nature is a living laboratory for learning. This hands-on experience fosters curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of scientific concepts.
the benefits of nature homeschooling
Nature Nature
Nature Homeschool Studies and Curriculum
Why teach children about nature? Nature is essential to the child’s development physically, mentally and spiritually.
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Nature Lessons
Nature Studies
Acorn to Oak Nature-Based Homeschool Curriculum
Acorn to Oak’s Kinder Forest is an Early Learning Curriculum that brings education to the child’s whole being. Each nature lesson is experienced through poetry, art, whole body movements, nature crafts, fine motor activities, finger plays and recipes. Kinder Forest is the sequel to Alphabet Forest. Along the way, learn about animals, herbs, trees, bugs and other wonders of the natural world through nature studies, guided walks and nature crafts.
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Rhyme Scheme
Plant Study
Phonics Lessons
Kinder Forest - Nature Homeschool Curriculum
Acorn to Oak’s Kinder Forest is an Early Learning Curriculum that brings education to the child’s whole being. Each nature lesson is experienced through poetry, art, whole body movements, nature crafts, fine motor activities, finger plays and recipes. Kinder Forest is the sequel to Alphabet Forest. Along the way, learn about animals, herbs, trees, bugs and other wonders of the natural world through nature studies, guided walks and nature crafts.