Activity Summary

Spend time with your child outside, while noticing and describing the features of your garden.

This activity is a great one to do together as a family.

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EYLF Learning Outcomes

Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world

Outcome 4: Children are involved and confident learners

Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

Curriculum Connections: Science

This activity is designed to help connect children to the wonders of the natural world and develop mindful awareness of their surrounding environment.

While you walk around the garden with your kids, draw their focus to various objects by saying things like; “Look. The tree has yellow leaves” or “I can smell a beautiful rose”.

Ideal for: Early Learning Ages 3 – 4

Themes:

fresh air
chill time

Time required: 15 minutes

Learning@Home from Cool Australia

Learning@Home resources are designed for parents and teachers to use with children in the home environment. They can be used as stand alone activities or built into existing curriculum-aligned learning programs. Our Learning@Home series includes two types of resources. The first are fun and challenging real world activities for all ages, the second are self-directed lessons for upper primary and secondary students. These lessons support independent learning in a remote or school settings.

Access to an outdoor area

Nature Walk (home learning)

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