Type: Activity

Nature Journaling Prompts

Writing prompts provide an open-ended and immediate way to focus. These turn the “great outdoors” into a discovery process full of observational and detailed writing. Give the page for student choice or provide prompts one at a time to teacher direct the writing goal.

Sound Mapping Guide

Observation can deepen from the sense of hearing as well. Using deep listening through Sound Mapping strengthens focus as a skill and is known to calm the nervous system.

Sound Mapping Classroom Slides

Digital directions – plus a story – for teaching the sound mapping process.

Sound Mapping WS

Some students prefer a blank page; use this model for students who need the visual cues of concentric circles.

How to Teach Journaling

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Sky Colors

Get started helping your child be observant and present to the world in the easiest of daily routines.

Bird Nesting Activity

Craft kits don’t have to cost a lot of money! This one is free and motivates children to ‘check-in’ every day with the animals that are in their own neighborhood.