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Taking children outside to learn about the world around them benefits everyone: the child, the parents or guardians, and everyone around them.
Children take great delight in learning about their world and the more they learn, they more they care about our planet. In an effort to facilitate this learning, we have created lesson plans for children that focus on plant education and outdoor exploration. These lessons are easy to use and made with every kind of educator in mind, so that anyone can help provide children with the education they deserve about the world around them. It is our children who are now speaking and taking a stand on climate change, as it is they who will inherit the world we leave. Let's do our best to get children outside - for fun, for health, and to save the planet! Navigate the section below to get started. |
Lessons for Kids
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Lesson plans designed for kids in Grades K-2 age range. These adhere to the NC Grade Standards for Science for grades K-2. |
Lesson plans designed for kids in Grades 3-5 age range. These adhere to the NC Grade Standards for Science for grades 3-5. |
More Fun Resources
Animals
Most children love to watch animals. This cute little muskrat is most often found around water. It's a good time to teach observation skills--and to observe from a distance. Photo by: Ed Corey with NC State Parks |
Birds
Birds and their songs offer hours of fun watching the learning.
Providing food (native plants), shelter (bird houses, snags), and water will bring the birds closer. Photo: Great Crested Flycatcher, Kathy Schlosser |
Pollinators
Flowers are abundant from early spring through fall, and sometimes even in winter. Learning their names enhances outdoor experiences and can teach making connections. The Great Spangled Fritillary is feeding on Asclepias tuberosa (Butterlfy weed).
Photo: Kathy Schlosser |
