Nature Study~ Your Backyard

It`s amazing what we can find in our own backyard. Sometimes we are too busy to look, but a lot is there. A great fall/winter project is a area for bird feeding. This brings so much life right out your back door. A large old table can hold a nice assortment of seed, bread and any other bird food. It also makes for a good space for the birds to gather. Sometimes it will be full of birds all colors and sizes for your child to observe! You may also add feeders to hang and make your own. Your child can do a `study observation` of; month, time of day, birds,color,and anything they would like to add. They can put this in their sketchbook or begin a Bird Study booklet to watch the changes through the winter, when things really start to get exiting! Don`t forget to keep it up so the birds know where the best restaurants are! Also find a site the gives your child a great listen of bird calls to learn and a little field guide to help identify.

Room tip~ Make and hang something seasonal in your room.This can make your room feel warm and cozy~ideas~ fall leaves, apples with faces, a hanging pumpkin patch. This an also stay up until November.

Sketchbook~ Draw a apple and pear, side by side. This can be colorful by adding color pencil or watercolor with watercolor paper. Great watercolors I suggest are Prang. Mount on paper and hang for all to see.