Kindergarten

Plants, Animals and 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. 

Please 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. Check with your school office if you have additional questions. 

What do I need for a Walk?

We supply training, walk material and any equipment you need!

Fall

Plant Parts and Seasonal Changes 
Kindergarteners will 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. 

Walk Guide

Read this guide before your walk. 

Winter

Plant, 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.  

Walk Guide 

Read this guide before your walk.he walk.

Spring

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. 

Walk Guide  

Read this guide before your walk

At-A-Glance Guide 

 Summary of the walk

Pre-walk training at School

It is highly recommended that volunteers attend the pre-walk on-site training at your school. Trainings are 30-45 minutes, typically start at 8:30 am, on the day of the walk, and begin in the lobby.  If you are unsure of when the training occurs look back at the signup email or contact your Big Backyard team.

Training Videos  View these 15 minute videos to learn an overall approach to guiding children outdoors as well as modeling of the activities on each specific walk.

Helpful Resources to enhance your understanding of the material.

For more Information visit LPS Big Backyard Program or contact Karen McCarthy, Science Curriculum Coordinator K-5, or Pamela Cohen, District Big Backyard Coordinator.