Having an aim or a goal for a nature walk motivates children (and parents!) by mimicking a treasure hunt. It also prompts us to look more diligently at the objects found, cultivating better attention. Two little yellow flowers may be counted as the same if we don’t look closely enough, especially if we are not familiar with each individual species.

The inspiration for these goals can be found in a variety of places, including the books you are reading about nature, things you’ve noticed on previous walks, or a special study the kids are doing. But busy Charlotte Mason teachers know that sometimes it would be useful to refer to a resource that has already been put together. Nicole has done just that with this Teacher Help. You’ll find prompts for every season, spanning categories of flora, fauna, physical geography, and more, helping narrow your focus from the wide world of possibilities to achieve your nature study goals.

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