Skill· 6y–8y· 3 min
Backyard Ecosystem Map — Who Lives Here and Why?
Child explores an outdoor space, identifies living things, then draws a map showing where each organism was found and how they might be connected to each other. The activity builds observation skills and introduces ecological systems thinking.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Move outdoors with drawing supplies. Any green space works—garden, park, courtyard, even a balcony with plants. Bring clipboard, paper, pencil/crayons.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
Visual example
Coming soon