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Plants, Animals and Seasonal Changes
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.
What do I need for a Walk?
A Love of Nature
A willingness to share your curiosity
A valid CORI from Lexington Public Schools
One hour: 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
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. Fall
Volunteers are required to read the walk guide and watch a short on-demand training video before the walk to familiarize them with the activities and walk route.
Winter
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. Winter
Volunteers are required to read the walk guide and watch a short on-demand training video before the walk to familiarize them with the activities and walk route.
Spring
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. Spring
Volunteers are required to read the walk guide and watch a short on-demand training video before the walk to familiarize them with the activities and walk route.
For questions or further details, please contact Karen McCarthy, Science Curriculum Coordinator K-5, or Pamela Cohen, District Big Backyard Coordinator.
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