11 Fun Ideas for Exploring Nature With Kids
Make a sound map
Find a spot in nature where you can sit for a moment and relax. Close your eyes and listen — what sounds do you hear? Imagine your ears can hear in a giant circle around them.
On a piece of paper, mark an X in the center. Write a symbol describing the sound of a bird or the wind, in the direction you hear it. I’ve led this activity for both children and adults, and we are always amazed at what we hear when we truly listen. I like to use a 5x7 index card or a small clipboard with paper. Colored pencils or crayons can be used to draw a symbol or write words describing the sounds.
