Let’s Make Art
Let Elmo and Louie’s shape art inspire your own.
Elmo’s daddy, Louie, is teaching him about the math concept of shapes by creating pictures from them. Try your own science or math themed version of their activity:
- Take a nature walk together and collect sticks, leaves, or rocks.
- Once inside, make a collage using those items.
- Talk about the texture, shape, and size of the items (smooth, rough, thick, thin, fragile, sturdy, large, small).
- Count the items together.
Let's Play Outside
Learning happens everywhere! Explore "outdoor science" ideas that encourage children to engage with the world around them.
Nature Is Everywhere
Nature is all around us — even on a city block — and it’s for everyone to notice, discover, observe, wonder about, and enjoy.
Outdoor Play in Every Way
Engaging with nature is an opportunity for wonder, hands-on discovery, and creativity — all building blocks for healthy development and future learning.
Caring for Nature
Children can find awe, delight, joy, and pride by noticing and taking care of the nature around them.
Caring for Nature: Let's Color Together
Children can find awe, delight, joy, and pride by noticing and taking care of the nature around them.
Outdoor Play: A Marvelous Mess
It’s okay to get messy sometimes!
The Beauty of Quiet Time Outdoors
Children can begin to recognize nature as a place they can find calm... and be calmed.
