Skill· 4y–6y· 3 min
Nature Detective Walk — What Can You Find?
Child goes on a nature walk with a mission: find 3 different leaves, something alive, and something that used to be alive. The agent guides the parent to observe the child's observation skills, nature vocabulary, and early classification thinking. Builds a foundation for ecological awareness through direct sensory engagement with the natural world.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Head outdoors to any green space — garden, park, trail, or neighbourhood streets with trees. Bring a collection bag or container. Optional: magnifying glass, notebook and crayon for rubbings. Dress for the weather.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneIdentifies shared category featuresMind· 2.8y–5y· stretch· Step 2
- MilestoneCompares object propertiesMind· 2.8y–5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneUses talk to organise, sequence and clarify thinking, ideas, feelings and events.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneExplains causesMind· 3.8y–4.6y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneExplains own knowledge and understanding, and asks appropriate questions of others.Mind· 2.5y–4.2y· stretch· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneFollows ordered multi-step directionsMind· 4y–5.6y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneFollows instructions with several steps or actionsMind· 3.3y–4y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneShows care and concern for living things and the environment.Heart· 2.5y–4.2y· core
Visual example
Coming soon