Forest animal stem activities

Can you build a home for an animal? Sounds simple enough, but with this STEM for kids challenge you only have a few materials to create with.

Our first science unit this year is Growth and Change in Animals, and we spent part of this time learning

These fun forest science activities and tree theme science investigations are a wonderful way to help kids learn about the forest and parts of a tree.

Combine math practice with science class in Kindergarten while measuring animal tracks and then searching for animal tracks outside.

Head outdoors to explore nature with these tree activities. Learn how trees serve as habitats and homes for wildlife along with some fun nature facts.

This camping and forest animal stick puppets activity is great for younger kids to play with on your next visit to nature.

The forests are calling! It's the International Day of Forests this 21st March, and we're celebrating with a bunch of fascinating forest crafts for kids!

Outdoor learning is a great way to connect with nature and have fun. Forest School activities can incorporate art, craft, science, sensory play, and s

As Big Brother is getting older it's really interesting to see both his interests and skills develop into more specific skill sets. Lately he's been really interested in the building of things (mostly stemming from a love of Legos, Magnatiles, and our wooden railroad track.) As he leans that way I'm finding myself looking for other creative ways to develop those interests and skills. A few weeks ago he had the chance to observe a beaver dam up close with my husband on one of their nature…

Forest animals are some of my favorite animals. Maybe it's the habitat they live in with the trees and moss. Or maybe it's their deceitfully cute faces. Whatever it is, they are super fun to learn about! Some of them may be new to children, especially preschoolers because they aren't always the most talked about. It is unfortunate, though, because they are actually quite interesting animals.