The kidlets and I went to the forest.
The kidlets had a mission. They needed to find a stick. The only rule was that it could not have roots on it and still be in the ground. (I should have been a bit more specific: I should have said the kidlets needed to be taller than the stick!)
Sticks in hand, we looked at all their different sizes. We wondered who had the smallest sticks. Down they went on our small tarp.
The kidlets had a mission. They needed to find a stick. The only rule was that it could not have roots on it and still be in the ground. (I should have been a bit more specific: I should have said the kidlets needed to be taller than the stick!)
The kidlets measured to see where their sticks should go in the stick triangle.
Everyone contributed a couple of sticks to to collection.
And then we went to play.
Until it was time to go inside and read
Huge thanks to Juliet Robertson for this idea; her blog I'm a Teacher Get Me OUTSIDE Here is a go to resource for fabulous outdoor activities.
Simply PERFECT!
ReplyDelete❀Barbara❀
Grade ONEderful
Ruby Slippers Blog Designs
It was a fun activity.
Deletesandi
What a wonderful and fun activity. I love seeing the children cooperating and problem solving as they order the sticks.
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Granny Goes to School
It is always good to see the kids working together.
Deletesandi
My kids would LOVE this. Too bad we don't have an ultra awesome forest-y area anywhere near our home. :( I'm sure I can make the local park work though. ;)
ReplyDeleteWe are very fortunate to have forested area right in our school yard. Hopefully your local park with provide some sticks.
Deletesandi
Hi Sandi - Thanks so much for mentioning my blog as the inspiration. This activity is one that simply works and the book does too. I first saw it happen in a Swedish "Rain of Shine" outdoor nursery - those are the photos in the post. Good ideas should be shared so I hope your post has given others the encouragement to give it a go.
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DeleteThanks for sharing all your wonderful outdoor ideas - and the ones that you come across - on your blog. I am looking forward to reading your book - hoping that it will be for sale in Canada.
Deletesandi
This is a great exercise!! I love finding sticks!
ReplyDeleteWe could always use your help finding sticks, Rhythm.
Deletesandi
How great! We love dong this exact thing. Sticks have so many possiblities.
ReplyDeleteWe love collecting sticks..we have a massive pile at the front door right now...I guess we should measure them! Thanks for linking to the outdoor play party!
ReplyDeleteI love it! The Not a Stick book is on our bookshelf, too - waiting to be read. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this and know what I will be doing on our next week. Thank you so much for linking up to Tuesday Tots this week and just letting you know that I am featuring this over on Rainy Day Mum this week.
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