I know, I know... I'm sure you are all wondering when this series is going to end! I have to admit that I would keep going with it forever, but as summer has officially begun I will be changing to something more summer related starting in July! As for this week's Nature Walk and Book series you are going to love Just Ducks by Nicola Davies. Just in case you missed last week, check out Over and Under the Pond. Just Ducks follows a little girl through out her day in the city. She talks about … [Read more...]
Over and Under the Pond: Nature Walk & Book Series
If you live near or have a pond nearby you are absolutely going to love Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner! There are so many fun things to explore in and around a pond! This wonderful book explores all that lives over and under and around a gorgeous little pond. You will be able to dive into a few scientific terms, study animals, explore animal habitats, and so much more with this book and the following activities. Over and Under the Pond Activities: Discuss reflections, … [Read more...]
These Bees Count: Nature Walk & Book Series
These Bees Count by Alison Formento is a fantastic picture book all about honeybees. Not only will it walk your children through what bees actually do, there are also opportunities to work on counting as well. These Bees Count is a perfect book to add to your Nature Walk Book collection for the Spring/Summer. I just love that this book is short enough to hold even the young readers attention, yet FULL of information about bees, honey, nature, and so much more. This book opens to door for … [Read more...]
Leaf Man: Nature Walk & Book Series
Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert is a perfect book to pair with your Fall outdoor activities. I know that it's not Fall right now, but I just had to include this terrific picture book into this series. This book is a perfect addition to In a Nutshell, The Dandelion Seed, and Raindrops Roll. If you haven't read Leaf Man, it's an absolute must. You will love the great illustrations, the concept of a leaf man, and the cool places that leaves will blow. There are so many fun activities and conceps that … [Read more...]
In a Nutshell: Nature Walk and Book Series
The next book in our Nature Walk and Book Series is In a Nutshell by Joseph Anthony. This book beautifully portrays the life of an oak tree. You will see an acorn turn into a beautiful oak tree and what happens when a tree becomes old and dies. The illustrations in this book are gorgeous. Your kids will love seeing the acorn come to life and grow into a big and strong oak tree! You will see a change in seasons, scenery, and nature at it's finest! In a Nutshell … [Read more...]
The Dandelion Seed: Nature Walk and Book Series
Welcome back to another post in the Nature Walk and Book Pairing Series. My hope is that you'll find fun ways to connect the books you read with nature. The Dandelion Seed by Joseph Anthony couldn't be a better choice for this series. This beautifully illustrated book shows the life cycle of a Dandelion. There is so much you can talk about, explore, and see with just this one book and in all four seasons! Activities for The Dandelion Seed: Fall: Take a walk and observe what is … [Read more...]
Raindrops Roll: Book and Nature Walk Activities
Hi there! The first book in my new Book and Nature Walk Activity Series is Raindrops Roll by April Pulley Sayre. If you have never read this book, I highly recommend you RUN to your local library and find it, or click the title above. This book ever so subtly discusses a ton of scientific concepts that you can discuss with your kiddos as well as page after page of absolutely exquisite photographs. My kids loved the pictures! They are bright and so crisp and clear your little ones of all … [Read more...]
Pairing Books with the Great Outdoors
Once the weather turns warm and the sun begins to shine, do you struggle to include reading and picture books into your daily routines? You wake up to a gorgeous day and immediately head outside to soak up some vitamin C, ride bikes, explore nature, or just have a picnic! Only to later realize that you didn't stop to do any reading at all. With this new series, I hope to solve that slight problem for you once and for all. We love to play outside and will find a new trail to explore and be … [Read more...]
