This is a chance for students to learn and be in nature simultaneously!
Choosing a route nearby, the class will head out on a nature walk all together. Before doing so the teacher will explain the objection of the walk. Prompts will be given throughout the walk.
The prompts will explain what students should be looking for from objects found along their walk. The objects cannot be broken off any living organisms (trees, flowers, grass, etc.), and may not be bigger than studentsā hands. They are carrying everything with them, which means if it is too heavy to carry, then it is not the object for them.
Prompts:
āCan you spot something that you are able to give a name to right away?ā (a rock, stick, leaf etc.)
āCan you see something that your new friend is intrigued to? A tool for them, something to play with, maybe something that is related to them?ā
āThink about your new friend. What do they enjoy doing? Where do they like to be when they want to relax? Do they have friends they like hanging out with? Is there anything that they really donāt like?ā
āPick one more thing that you think goes along with you are your new friend.ā
Forming a circle, the students will individually share who they have found on the walk. Students are allowed to pass their turn if not feeling up for it.
After students walk back to class with their objects that are being brought to life, students will be given a piece of paper to draw a scene of their new friendās life.
Below the picture students will write a sentence explaining what is going on in the scene.
Assessment will be done through the sharing of who their new friend is orally, written and by illustration.
=> Later lesson potential could be the creation of a story. Students will create 3-5 scenes within a story timeline, showcasing their found friend as their main character.
Students may do this in illustration form, written form, or using building blocks from the classroom.