Trees in summer -- Leaf types -- What's in a leaf? -- Activity: leaf rubbing -- On a pond -- Below the surface -- Activity: peek into a pond -- Activity: pond in a cup -- Minibeasts -- Activity: watching minibeasts -- Out and about.
Summary:
A visually stunning book of outdoor activities and crafts that ties into the burgeoning interest in forest schools and rewilding the child, with the aim of reconnecting children to nature and the outdoors. Focusing on summer, this beautifully illustrated and informative book provides a resource of inspiration for families, designed to spark children's imagination. While all crafts and activities are designed to be carried out outside, these are interspersed with factual pages about forest flora and fauna, which can be enjoyed at home or used as a field guide while out and about. With crafts, activities and outdoor exploration there is always with something new to see and learn about.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.