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Following the Exploring nature with children curriculum, I wanted somewhere to pin and organise the weeks ahead. From exploring seeds and the harvest moon to mini beasts and foraging.
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I've been very busy planning this year and have the whole of the Autumn term ready to go. With seed week coming up, I thought I'd share some of my ideas along with some of our photos from seed week last year. Exploring nature is a total joy and I love all these fantastic ideas for seed week! #exploringnaturewithchildren #seedweek #enwc #naturestudy

Seeds - Week 1 - September

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Bugs and Bees and Butterflies, Oh My! – Community Table

Mini Beast Hunt - Week 2 - September

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The Harvest Moon - Week 3 - September

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The Autumnal Equinox - Week 4 - September

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We can't promise that you won't fall in love with these festive cookies.
A variety of cheese cut with leaf-shaped cookie cutters make a quick and appealing appetizer for the holidays ❊

Autumn Leaves - Week 1 - October

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Autumn Pond Study - Week 2 - October

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Fall Trees Marshmallow Treats
Colorful Pumpkin Seed Fall Art
Autumn Tree art on light table

Autumn Tree Study - Week 3 - October

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Mrs. Terhune's First Grade Site!: Pumpkin Centers and Activities!
A huge list of activities for toddlers and preschoolers that are perfect for your pumpkin theme - from Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds
Find the best pumpkin videos for your classroom! There are a variety of videos to choose from and most of them include real photos too!

Pumpkins - Week 4 - October

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Grow a mushroom garden || Gift of Curiosity
Make a Mushroom Stamp - love being crafty with food :-)!
Add a little color to your lesson on fungi (for free!) #freeposters…

Fungus - Week 1 - November

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The Best Forest Moss Cake Recipe - step by step Myfooday
How to grow beautiful art out of moss
How to Make Moss Eggs | Easy DIY Easter Decor | Spring Craft Ideas

Moss - Week 2 - November

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Moss+Lichen Nature Journal Pages - FREE Download
Great activity for an edible version of lichen week!
Lichen Part fungi part algae

Lichen - Week 3 - November

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This yummy sun themed snacks are perfect for a weather theme in tot school, preschool, or kindergarten!
weather unit study resources

Weather - Week 4 - November

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Evergreen oobleck made with 2 simple ingredients and extra Christmas tree branches. Evergreen oobleck is awesome Winter science sensory play!
Activities: Paper Poinsettia for the Christmas book we are going to read!
Christmas Tree Leaf Craft. Lovely ornament made from natural materials.

Christmas Plants - Week 1 - December

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Lil birds
Orange Bird Feeder - Made with HAPPY
75+ Bird Crafts for Preschoolers -Ultimate list of bird crafts and activities for kids of all ages. Common birds, tropical birds, parrots, peacocks, owls, penguins and more. #iheartcraftythings

Birds - Week 2 - December

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Learn beautiful ways to spend winter solstice with your family and friends. These winter solstice activities are simple to put together and unique for kids!
Winter Solstice Activities & Books
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a Night Outdoors Kids Activities and Crafts,#crafting,#kids,#activities

The Winter Solstice - Week 3 - December

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#christmas #christmasinjuly #biomimicry #animals #nature #endangered #steam #stem #sparkingchildrensthinkibility #thinkdive #asajomard #tpt
12 Days of Christmas Coloring Pages - these coloring pages free printable are a fun Christmas activities for kids! (Christmas coloring pages for kids)
How to celebrate Christmas as a family Family Activities | Christmas Family | Family Fun | 12 Days of Christmas #Christmas #Family #Fun

The Twelve Days Of Christmas - Week 4 - December

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Winter Sky Art for Kids - using a marbling technique and paper punches!
easy winter art projects for kids, winter skies art project, winter painting ideas for children, online art lessons

The Winter Sky - Week 1 - January

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A community of moon lovers who like to celebrate the full moon each month through creativity, community, and a sprinkle of awe and wonder. Here you will find a whole years worth of moon study units, following a 12 month calendar which can be used year after year and grow with you and your family. The resource is a 144 page comprehensive pack. Each month starts with an introduction to the months name, followed by a relevant celtic story, a delve deeper section and then pages full of ideas on how to creatively celebrate each month with activities, crafts, recipes, poems, songs, and the Scottish Gaelic language . There are also, ideas for hosting a beautiful and meaningful full moon gathering with your family or a wider full moon community with tips on creating traditions.
Fun ways to teach kids about moon phases! Great science ideas.
Fun toy for young kids to learn moon phases. Tutorial on blog. - Happy Tot Shelf #Science for kids Learning Moon Phases for Kids

The Moon - Week 2 - January

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FREE Tree Journal Page - Observing and Writing About Trees - This Reading Mama
Great for Nature Kids: Year-Round Tree Study #naturekids #outdooractivities
4 Outstanding Cool Tricks: Zen Garden Ideas Flower country garden ideas building.Grey Patio Garden Ideas creative garden ideas inspiration.Tiny Backyard Garden Building..

Winter Tree Study - Week 3 - January

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Ponds Unit Study from Homeschool Share; learn about fish, frogs, turtles, dragonflies, and more!
Duck Pond Play Dough Invitation for Kids

Winter Pond Study - Week 4 - January

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February 2nd is the halfway point. In the northern hemisphere, it's halfway between winter solstice and spring equinox. We're making candles for Candlemas.
Catholic Inspired ~ Arts, Crafts, and Activities! FEB DAY
Sun Hats & Wellie Boots: Celebrating Candlemas with homemade Orange Peel Candles

Candlemas - Week 1 - February

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Digging for "worms" - this activity takes a minute to throw together & my kids couldn't stop giggling. You will never believe what we used for our worms
We found a Science experiment activity that kids will really enjoy. This Dancing Worms Activity will integrate both Science and hands-on activities!
These worms play dough math mats will make your preschoolers love to practice counting! Print the mats and use with play dough for fine motor and math...

Earthworms - Week 2 - February

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Easy Science for Kids: Set up a Winter Scent Lab
a lecture and tree bark identification walk in and around Needham. Michael will be signing copies of his book Bark, Get to Know Your Trees, following the talk. This series is sponsored by the Library Foundation of Needham and the Friends of the Needham Public Library.
Drawing by Christina Brodie. Needle-leaved conifers: 2- and 3-needle pines… More

Evergreens - Week 3 - February

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A Field Trip - Week 4 - February

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Great resource for teachers! Have chicks in the classroom? Here are embryology worksheets and answer keys from the University of Illinois Incubation and Embryology Project
egg anatomy printable - DIY - kids science craft - also doubles as a greeting card! Wow! Easy simple cool.
School is out, but that doesn't mean learning has to stop. Our complete outdoor STEM activities guide is guaranteed to keep kids engaged this summer.

Nesting Birds - Week 1 - March

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