The Importance of Outdoor Learning
LEAF THREADING ACTIVITY
Description of Activity
Create a number of natural needles by attaching string to small sticks. After the children have collected baskets of leaves, they can punch holes into the leaves so that they can be strung with the natural needles. During the creation of the strings of leaves children may consider and compare the length and number of leaves used to acquire the desired length for their leave display.
How long is your leaf string? How many leaves are on your string? Once the children have created their strings, discuss where these can be hung and displayed.
Invitation
Have stick needles and baskets displayed in the outdoor environment. Invite the children to collect leaves using the baskets.
**Cost to purchase Not a Stick program enhancer $15**
RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO BORROW AT THRC
- Creating and Building with Tubes and Pipes, Bin #9011
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Mud Kitchen with Literacy Resources, Bin #2171
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A Picnic with Loose Parts, Bin #9011
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Tools for Scientific Investigation, Bin #223
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Take me Outside works collaboratively with other organizations, school boards and individuals to encourage children and youth to spend more time outside through various projects and initiatives.
- Building creativity one leaf and bolt at a time. Join Dr. Carla Gull, educator and mother of four boys, as she talks about getting outside and exploring loose parts.