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Seasonal Changes
Seasonal Changes
Kindergarten walks are based on environmental awareness through the changing seasons. They help to forge an attitude of respect toward the environment, each other and themselves as learners. Kindergarteners use four senses: seeing, hearing, smelling and touching, to observe and share their observations of seasonal changes.
See what volunteers do here.
Note: All adults who work with children in the Big Backyard program must have a valid CORI . Please click here to fill out a CORI form. CORI checks are good for 3 years.
What do I need for a Walk?
A Love of Nature
A willingness to share your curiosity
A valid CORI from Lexington Public Schools*
Two hours: time for the walk and a pre-walk training
Appropriate attire for the weather
We supply training, walk material and any equipment you need!
Fall Walk
Fall Walk
Plants and Seasonal Changes
Plants and Seasonal Changes
Kindergarteners make observations of the schoolyard using sight, hearing, smell and touch. They will conduct examinations of plants and plant parts and do some leaf comparisons.
Read the guide before your walk to familiarize yourself with areas to visit and activities.
Volunteers are required to watch a short on-demand 15 minute video, before the walk, to learn an overall approach to guiding children outdoors as well as modeling of the activities on each specific walk.
Winter Walk
Winter Walk
Plants, Animals & Seasonal Changes
Plants, Animals & Seasonal Changes
Kindergarteners use senses to observe seasonal changes and compare with fall. They observe signs of animal activity and examine snow and ice. They observe tree buds and learn about tree growth.
Read the guide before your walk to familiarize yourself with areas to visit and activities.
Volunteers are required to watch a short on-demand 15 minute video, before the walk, to learn an overall approach to guiding children outdoors as well as modeling of the activities on each specific walk.
Spring Walk
Spring Walk
Plants & Seasonal Changes
Kindergarteners use senses to observe signs of spring and compare with winter. They discover the changes in plants. They observe tree buds and discover why wild flowers and trees change and discover the connection between flowers and seeds.
Read the guide before your walk to familiarize yourself with areas to visit and activities.
Volunteers are required to watch a short on-demand 15 minute video, before the walk, to learn an overall approach to guiding children outdoors as well as modeling of the activities on each specific walk.
For more information visit: LPS Big Backyard Program or contact: Karen McCarthy, K-5 Science Coordinator, or Pamela Cohen, District Big Backyard Coordinator
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