Nature School Kickoff Meeting

Class Introductions, review rules and expectations, discuss how the class will work.
- Nature artifact introductions
- Create name tags with flowers and leaves found on walk
- Sit Spot Challenge
- Build a mini shelter activity
- Not your average scavenger hunt activity
- Nature Journal Introductions
- “Rose, Thorn, and Bud” Reflection Circle
- review field trip calendar, curriculum and provide paperwork for parents

🌻 AUGUST – “Roots & Beginnings: Exploring Our Local Ecosystem”
Focus: What is nature study? Local biomes and tree identification
Core Skills: Observation, journaling, watercolor basics
Activities
Choose a “class tree” and begin the Four Seasons Tree Art Project (Summer scene).
Make nature journals and leaf-print covers.
Compare native vs. invasive plants.
Soil dig and texture test.
Field Trip: Lost River Cave – cave ecosystem & geology walk (10 min from downtown).