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Circles in Nature

February 20, 2017 By Lisa

circles in nature

Circles in Nature On the most simplistic level we see shapes, circles and symmetry in nature all around us. But that is not all, we can delve much deeper. There is no better place to observe the different scales and dimensions of the natural world than in the study of the circle in nature and […]

Filed Under: collections, content, geometry, identification, nature study, Shape Hunting Tagged With: 4-8 years, 7-9 years, 9+ years, circles, collecting, earth and the solar system, finding shapes, geometry, nature, observation

How do Birds Fly? – the biomechanics of bird flight

May 24, 2016 By Lisa

How do birds fly. biomechanics of bird flight for kids

How do birds fly? the biomechanics of bird flight for kids   The biomechanics of how birds fly in 7 steps Its about different forces at work To get into the air, birds need to overcome forces that keep them on the ground on slow them down, with the help of other forces that are […]

Filed Under: birds, content, nature study, parent interest, The Wonder Journal Tagged With: 7-9 years, 9+ years, feathers, nature, observation, The Wonder Journal, wonderful

The Wonder Journal – How do birds fly?

May 24, 2016 By Lisa

how do birds fly? - baby bird feathers

Have you ever wondered about birds? How do birds fly? Have you ever sat somewhere very quietly and watched birds. Have you often wondered ‘How do birds fly?’ for a while and discovered how clever they are? There are so many wonderful things they do every day which many people never even notice because they don’t […]

Filed Under: birds, content, identification, nature study, The Wonder Journal Tagged With: 4-8 years, 7-9 years, 9+ years, feathers, observation, wonderful

Geometric Transformation of a Triangle

May 19, 2016 By Lisa

Geometric Transformation of a triangle

Geometric Transformation of a Triangle into recognisable natural shapes – DIY       Download the worksheet to transform your own triangle by entering your details below. You will need to respond to the confirmation email that will be sent to you. Receive the download from The Smart Happy Project * indicates required Email Address […]

Filed Under: children's activity, content, geometry, nature study, Shape Hunting, Steiner Waldorf Tagged With: 7-9 years, 9+ years, finding shapes, geometry, nature, observation, triangle

Kids as Collectors

May 27, 2015 By Lisa

a child as a collector of nature

Kids are always collecting things whether intentionally or not. That beloved stick or pebble from a walk , a picture or drawing from a magazine. As much as it drives me up the wall when confronted with a bedroom of clutter (I do remember doing exactly the same) I’m often impressed with the meaning that […]

Filed Under: children's activity, collections, content, nature study Tagged With: 4-8 years, 7-9 years, 9+ years, collecting, finding shapes, nature, observation

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