Nature Journals for Kids
January 28, 2008 by Heather Goldsmith
Filed under Home & Living
Today I read an article encouraging parents & teachers to help kids keep a nature journal. There are some excellent ideas in the article, with drawing and observation the most important. I liked the idea of keeping a photographic record of their observations. Kids are keen to use technology. You may as well go with that and still get them learning about their environment while they’re taking down relevant details. Check out my entry on Keeping a Nature Journal for more ideas, but please share any in the comments section if you like.
Heather
Nature journaling is VERY fun for kids. I started homeschooling my 8-year old last year and she started a nature journal and loved it. I’ve been thinking about buying her a simple digital camera w/ printer dock so she can take photos to go in it, too. She likes to draw pictures of what she sees and write about it.
Hi Hope,
I’m so pleased to hear this is something you’re already doing. I hope your 8 year old loves the camera. Thanks for commenting.
hi my name is makalee and i need a journal cus mine at home my sisters keep getting in to it
I love this idea! I’m going to try it with my kids and let others know about it too!
Hi Shawna,
So glad you like the idea. Let us know how it goes. Thanks for leaving a comment.