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Worlds of Words

Who I Am: words I tell myself written by Susan Verde

This empowering collection of positive affirmations shows kids how to silence the unkind voice in their minds and find the uplifting voice instead that will tell them words that are positive, supportive and true.

Stacey’s Extraordinary Words written by Stacey Abrams

When she is chosen to compete in the local spelling bee, Stacey learns that, win or lose, her words are powerful, and sometimes perseverance is the most important word of all, in this debut picture book from the iconic voting rights advocate.

A Day with No Words written by Tiffany Hammond

Young children will learn what life can look like for an autistic child who uses nonverbal communication by following a mother and child on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others.

A Walk in the Words written and illustrated by Hudson Talbott

Through a story from his own childhood, Hudson Talbott shares the challenges–and ultimately the rewards–of being a non-mainstream kind of learner.

Hornswoggled!: a wacky words whodunit written by Josh Crute

Deer wakes up to find one of his antlers is missing…and there’s a tennis racket in its place? One by one his friends also uncover that their important items from glasses to lucky boots have been swapped with silly, useless replacements like donuts and swim flippers. They’ve been hornswoggled! (Hornswoggled means tricked.) It’s pure poppycock! (Poppycock means nonsense.) Once they gather together to find out what happened, will they find the true thief or be outfoxed? Laugh along with a hilarious cast of animal characters searching for the mysterious trickster in this humorous whodunit bursting with exciting, wacky words that kids will love.

Bigger Words for Little Geniuses written by Sue Patterson

Do you know your gnashnabb from your widdershins? When was the last time you saw something orchidaceous or dolichopodous? Learn all these sophisticated words and more.

If a Horse Had Words written by Kelly Cooper

For horse-loving readers of all ages, a lyrical and exquisitely illustrated picture book following the relationship between a boy and a horse, separated then reunited. This is a story about enduring friendships and how language is shaped by our experiences.

Word rolls: https://laughingkidslearn.com/word-rolls/

Word dominoes: https://nurturestore.co.uk/word-dominoes-game-cvc-words

All Together Now: Opposites

Kitty & Cat: opposites attract written and illustrated by Mirka Hokkanen

Meet Kitty! Kitty wants to play! Meet Cat. Cat just wants to nap. Bold, whimsical artwork and plenty of humor engage little ones in a sly and stylish introduction to opposites.

Good Morning, Good Night: a book of opposites in the city written and illustrated by Anita Lobel

A family’s day spent in the city reveals a wealth of contrasting images.

Beatrice Likes the Dark written by April Genevieve Tucholke

Beatrice likes the dark. She likes black clothes, graveyard picnics, and a sky full of stars. Her sister, Roo, likes the light. She likes bright clothes, picking strawberries, and hot, sunny days. Beatrice and Roo are nothing alike and don’t understand each other. Can Beatrice help Roo love the dark as much as she does? Can Roo help Beatrice love the light? Or are they simply too different to get along?

Opposites Abstract written and illustrated by Mo Willems

Is this dark? Is this light? Is this soft? Is this hard? Using colors, shapes, lines and textures, Willems invites readers to explore abstract concepts through eye-popping, emotive, and highly-accessible artwork.

Stop, Go, Yes, No! a story of opposites written by Mike Twohy

A cat stops. The dog goes. Dog says yes! Cat… no. In the vein of Tom and Jerry, Road Runner, Bugs Bunny, and other classic cartoons, Stop, Go, Yes, No! features an adorably enthusiastic dog and a less-enthusiastic cat on a chase full of silly and exciting turns, with a heartwarming twist.

Me Tall, You Small written by Lilli L’Arronge

Me Tall, You Small is a silly romp through a parent and child’s daily lives, exploring the differences between being an adult and a child when doing various activities, from kicking the soccer ball around to cooking together to snuggling in bed after a long day.

Double Take!: a new look at opposites written by Susan Hood

Lively text and retro-style artwork combine in a lively picture book about opposites that invites children to learn new perspectives on spreads depicting a topsy-turvy funhouse journey.

Ginger and Chrysanthemum written by Kristen Mai Giang

Ginger and Chrysanthemum are opposites, but they are cousins, as close as two peas in a pod. But planning Grandma’s birthday together is a challenge. There are presents to buy, decorations to pick, and a cake to bake together. Is this a recipe for disaster?

O is for opposites: wet and dry sensory play:https://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/o-is-for-opposites-wet-and-dry-sensory-play.html

An Opposites Scavenger Hunt: https://www.howweelearn.com/an-opposites-scavenger-hunt-idea-with-printable/

All Together Now: City Living

Listen written by Gabi Snyder

Illustrations and easy-to-read text urge the reader to go beyond the noise of the city to listen to a crow’s caw, rain dripping onto a sidewalk, and whispered goodnights. Includes notes about listening.

Keeping the City Going written and illustrated by Brian Floca

An ode to the essential workers keeping the country operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jayden’s Impossible Garden written by Mélina Mangal

Nine-year-old Jayden loves the outdoors, but his mother is nervous about him playing in their neighborhood. With the help of his neighbor Mr. Curtis, can Jayden help Mama see that nature and beauty are all around?

Tiny Kitty, Big City written and illustrated by Tim Miller

Brave, playful kitty undertakes a journey into the crowded city before finding love and kindness in an unexpected place.

Animals Go Vroom! Written and illustrated by Abi Cushman

Strategically placed die-cuts provide clues for readers searching for the noisemakers–and troublemakers–on a busy street.

Out the Door written and illustrated by Christy Hale

Follows a girl through her day in a busy city as she travels to school and back again.

The Bear’s Garden written by Marcie Colleen

A little girl’s creativity, dedication, and imagination turn a vacant city lot into a beautiful community garden.

Kiyoshi’s Walk written by Mark Karlins

Kiyoshi asks his grandfather, the wise poet Eto, where poems come from, and Eto takes him on a walk through the city to seek an answer.

In the City written and illustrated by Christopher Raschka

Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate pigeons as colorful, chatty denizens of the city.

A New Kind of Wild written and illustrated by Zara Gonzalez Hoang

When Ren moves to Ava’s city, he feels lost without the green and magic of his home, but not everything in the city is what meets the eye and Ren discovers that nothing makes you feel at home quite like a friend.

My City written and illustrated by Joanne Liu

A young boy discovers the excitement and unexpected delight of exploring his city–and so will readers of this vibrant picture book.

Nonfiction

Stickmen’s Guide to Cities in Layers written by Catherine Chambers

Explores the different parts of a city layer-by-layer, including the roofs of skyscrapers, water and sewage systems, and building foundations.

A Forest in the City written by Andrea Curtis

A Forest in the City looks at the urban forest, starting with a bird’s-eye view of the tree canopy, then swooping down to street level, digging deep into the ground, then moving up through a tree’s trunk, back into the leaves and branches.

Trees make our cities more beautiful and provide shade but they also fight climate change and pollution, benefit our health and connections to one another, provide food and shelter for wildlife, and much more.

Map making activity: https://www.prekinders.com/map-making-in-pre-k/

Van Gogh Inspired City at Night Art Project: https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/city-at-night-van-gogh-style/

How to Build an Epic Cardboard City With Kids: https://www.pinkstripeysocks.com/2018/08/build-cardboard-city-with-kids-craft.html

Block city painting with Duplos: https://www.stirthewonder.com/block-city-lego-print-mural/

Create a Box City – cutting practice and creativity for kids with Free Printable Doors and Windows:https://www.learnwithplayathome.com/2013/10/create-box-city-cutting-practice-and.html?m=1

Count on Counting!

Two Dogs on a Trike by Gabrielle Snyder

When the gate is left open, one dog escapes the yard for an adventure on tricycles, trolleys, and trains. This hilarious story counts up to ten and back down again as more pups join the fun–and one very determined cat goes on the chase!

Smart George written and illustrated by Jules Feiffer

When George’s mother asks him to add one plus one, two plus two, and three plus three, George would rather eat, go for a walk, and take a nap. But soon George finds himself in a colorful dream about . . . numbers!

The Blunders: a counting catastrophe! By Christina Soontornvat

No matter how many times the ten Blunder kids count, they always come up one short…

Over in the Meadow written and illustrated by Jane Cabrera

Over in the meadow on a beautiful day, animals’ moms and their babies have come out to play! From one small turtle to ten twitching rabbits, read along with this spirited counting poem. Can you count all of the colorful critters?

One is a Piñata: a book of numbers written by Roseanne Thong

In rhyming text, Hispanic children count the things, like piñatas and maracas, that can be seen in their neighborhood.

How to Two written and illustrated by David  Soman

A child’s solitary day at the playground turns into a park-wide adventure as he learns how to play with nine new friends

From 1 to 10 written and illustrated Mies van Hout

From 1 to 10 is a counting book for young children featuring illustrations of animals with countable traits, for example the arms of an octopus or the whiskers of a cat.

One Shoe Two Shoes written by Caryl Hart

Introduces colors and the numbers one to ten as increasing numbers of mice explore a wide variety of shoes.

Count objects from nature: https://www.learnwithplayathome.com/2013/04/counting-and-grouping-with-sticks.html

Ice cream numbers: : https://www.learnwithplayathome.com/2013/01/ice-cream-number-learning-activity.html

Counting cookies: https://kidscraftroom.com/simple-salt-dough-recipe-counting-cookies/

Animal Behavior

Howl Like a Wolf! By Kathleen Yale

Offers information about the behavior and special characteristics of fifteen different animals, as well as creative games and activities that allow young readers to copy the movements, sounds, and behaviors of each animal.

Humanimal: Incredible Ways Animals are Just Like Us! By Christopher Lloyd

Humanimal explores the interconnections of the human and natural worlds in ways you never before imagined… Inside you will discover how slime molds learn how to navigate through a maze; how rats are ticklish and how it makes them laugh out loud; how elephants have funerals for their lost loved ones; how bees vote in elections to decide where to locate their nests; how crows use cars to crack nuts and a whole lot more!

Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas written and illustrated by Aaron Blabey

Told in rhyming text, Brian tries to get his fellow piranhas to try his fruit and vegetable platter, but they all prefer meat–like those human feet dangling in the water.

The Home Builders by Varsha Bajaj

Welcome to a serene woodland where lots of expectant animal parents are in their “nesting” phase-that is, busy preparing safe, cozy homes for their growing families. As they dig, tunnel, gnaw, and gather, they create dens, burrows, lodges, and, of course, nests.

Beware of the Crocodile by Martin Jenkins

All is quiet on the water. Then, in a flash, there’s a sudden lunge and a tremendous splash. And then? Oh dear. There’s a lot of twirling and thrashing: a hungry crocodile has found something to eat. But crocodiles also love to nap on warm sandbanks and cool off in calm waters. And they’re very gentle with their babies. There’s a lot to learn about crocodiles in this captivating look at one of the world’s deadliest and toothiest animals.

How do you Take a Bath? By Kate McMullan

A whimsical rhyming picture book reveals the way familiar animals, from elephants and pigs to monkeys and hippos, take baths, and how human children do not take baths by sinking in mud, thrashing about in dust or licking themselves clean.

Meet My Family!: Animal Babies and Their Families by Laura Purdie Salas

Learn about wolf pups, baby orangutans, and many other baby animals in this sweet picture book featuring rhyming verse and informational text!

Little Whale by Jo Weaver

Little Whale is nervous about leaving the shallows of the warm, southern sea but Gray Whale gently guides her new baby as they migrate to the cool, rich waters of the north.

Comparing animal habitat activity: https://www.kcedventures.com/blog/arctic-animals-forest-animals-comparing-animal-habitats

3 habitat sensory bins: https://www.mamashappyhive.com/diy-montessori-inspired-sensory-habitats/

Animal activity cards: https://dreamteamtherapy.com/free-animal-walk-cards/

Imagine Your Story: Imagination!

When You Need Wings written and illustrated by Lita Judge

 Illustrations and easy-to-read text advise the reader to seek self-confidence on the wings of imagination.

Story Boat by Kyo Maclear

When a little girl and her younger brother are forced along with their family to flee the home they’ve always known, they must learn to make a new home for themselves–wherever they are. And sometimes the smallest things– a cup, a blanket, a lamp, a flower, a story–can become a port of hope in a terrible storm.

Violet Shrink by Christine Baldacchino

Violet Shrink doesn’t like parties. Or bashes, or gatherings. Lots of people and lots of noise make Violet’s tummy ache and her hands sweat. She would much rather spend time on her own, watching the birds in her backyard, reading comics or listening to music through her purple headphones. The problem is that the whole Shrink family loves parties with loud music and games and dancing. At cousin Char’s birthday party, Violet hides under a table and imagines she is a shark gliding effortlessly through the water, looking for food. And at Auntie Marlene and Uncle Leli’s anniversary bash, Violet sits alone at the top of the stairs, imagining she is a slithering snake way up in the branches.

The Imaginaries: little scraps of larger stories by: Emily Winfield Martin

A collection of illustrated scenes with corresponding stories set in the worlds of Emily Winfield Martin

Nola’s scribbles save the day written and illustrated by Cristina Lalli

Nola loves her scribbles. They go with her wherever she goes. But she can’t seem to share her scribbles with others: no one seems to understand the imaginative world she’s created for herself.

The Button Book by Sally Nicholls

Follow a group of animal friends as they discover a collection of mysterious buttons, all of which do different things! From a blue singing button to a purple tickle button, from a rude sound button to a mysterious white button, there’s only one way to find out what they do: press them all!

Ivy Bird by Tani McCartney

Ivy Bird is a celebration of the natural world and the joy found in imaginative play. Perfect for reading aloud, this book will delight children with its search-and-find elements, bright illustrations, and exuberant story. A nonfiction element, two pages bursting with colorful bird illustrations, encourages readers to seek out birds in their own neighborhoods.

Wordless

Window written and illustrated by Marion Arbona

In this one-of-a-kind, wordless picture book, a child is making her way home from school, imagining what’s behind the windows of the houses and other buildings she passes. And that’s where the fun begins.

Imaginative car wash tunnel at home: https://www.learning4kids.net/2012/05/13/kids-car-wash-tunnel/

Super hero cuffs imaginative play: http://www.readingconfetti.com/2013/08/tp-roll-super-hero-cuffs.html

Imagine Your Story: Dreams

The Girl Who Spoke to the Moon: a story about friendship and loving our Earth by Land Wilson

Little Sofia befriends the Moon and sets off on a dreamy adventure to visit her friend. She sees our planet from the Moon’s point of view and is inspired to do whatever she can to protect our Earth. When she wakes, Sofia encourages others to do the same.

The night bear by Ana de Moraes

Each night, the night bear heads into town and eats his favorite food–children’s nightmares–but one day finds a dream in the garbage that does not taste right to him.

Most Marshmallows by Rowboat Watkins

Most marshmallows like to watch television and lead normal lives–but some marshmallows dream of greater things.

Sea Glass Summer by Michelle Houts

A boy named Thomas finds pieces of sea glass on the beach and dreams of where they came from.

Dreamland written and illustrated by Noah Klocek

As Amelie goes to bed, she sets out in search of her dreams, venturing into a surreal world and overcoming cold toes, tangled blankets, and ticking clocks to uncover her favorite dreams.

Wordless

Dandelion’s Dream written and illustrated by Yoko Tanaka

In a meadow filled with dandelion buds just about to flower, one dandelion blooms into a real lion! Roots and leaves unfurl into four tiny paws and a long tail, complete with a fluffy yellow tuft. What a great wide world there is to explore when you have paws instead of roots– there are fast trains to ride, regal ships to sail, and cities with lights as bright as Dandelion’s field in full bloom. A happy little dandelion views the world with wonder in this wordless story about enjoying life to the fullest.

Marshmallow science experiments:

https://www.steampoweredfamily.com/activities/marshmallow-science-experiment-candy-steam-activity/

https://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/marshmallow-science-experiment.html

How to make a dandelion crown:

http://www.pinkstripeysocks.com/2014/04/diy-dandelion-crown.html#more

Sea glass wind chimes:

http://blog.consumercrafts.com/decor-home/sea-glass-diy-wind-chimes/#_a5y_p=607956

Imagine Your Story: Kings and Queens

The Cook and the King by Donaldson, Julia.

A hungry but finicky king wants Wobbly Bob as his new cook, but must pitch in to do everything the cook is afraid to do, from fishing to frying.

The King of Kindergarten by Barnes, Derrick

Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten.

Once Upon a Goat by Dan Richards

When a proper king and queen ask their fairy godmother for a child, they find themselves gifted instead with a baby goat.

Queen on Wednesday written and illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska

When Thelma is bored, she decides to become a queen but the responsibilities are so great that she soon has a royal headache.

How the Queen Found the Perfect Cup of Tea by Kate Hosford

A pampered queen sets out in a hot air balloon with her butler, James, in search of the perfect cup of tea and after stopping in Japan, India, and England, she returns home knowing exactly what she has been missing.

Mr. Squirrel and the King of the Forest written and illustrated by Sebastian Meschenmoser

Mr. Squirrel is back in another hilarious tale. Mr. Squirrel can’t believe his eyes–an unknown, mysterious creature is under his tree. It must be the legendary King of the Forest. Will the king share his wisdom to Mr. Squirrel and the other animals and help them have a better life, as legend has it? In fact, the king tells the animals his only and most important rule of life. But as it turns out, it’s anything but royal…

In a Small Kingdom by Tomie DePaola

This folkloric picture book tells the story of a magical robe that goes missing, and the kingdom that hangs in the balance

King Alice written and illustrated by Matthew Cordell

A young girl wakes her father by informing him that she is King Alice, then draws him and other family members into her imaginative activities, from writing a book to a sleepover with fairies.

I Want my Dad! Written and illustrated by Tony Ross

When the Little Princess discovers that her dad, the King, is not as adventurous as the other dads, she decides to give some fun activities a try without him and realizes she is more like her father than she thought.

Kings of the Castle by Victoria Turnbull

George wants to build a sand castle that would turn any monster green, but when he meets the strangest creature he has ever seen, the night takes an unexpected turn.

His Royal Highness, King Baby: a terrible true story by Sally Lloyd-Jones

On one horrible day, a new ruler is born into a young princess’s family: a ruler she dubs His Royal Highness, King Baby. This small interloper is so smelly. He is so noisy. And all the talk in the Land is about him (Such a nice burp! Oh, what a lovely poo-poo!), nonstop, ALL THE TIME! Has there ever been such an era of wicked rule?

Buoyancy and density science for kids: King Arthur’s sword: http://www.theusualmayhem.com/2016/01/buoyancy-and-density-science-for-kids-king-arthurs-sword/

Castle lap book: http://littlewhiteschoolhouse.blogspot.com/2008/11/castle-lap-book.html?m=1

Imagine Your Story: Knights!

The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight by Jennifer L. Holm

Meet the Evil Princess and the Brave Knight. She casts terrible spells, while he fights dragons. He rescues cats in distress, while she makes mischief. No wonder there isn’t much peace in this kingdom! But is the Evil Princess really so evil? And is the Brave Knight truly as chivalrous as he seems?

The Knight Who Said “No!” by Lucy Rowland

Ned the knight always does exactly what he is told, but when a dragon swoops into town, he decides for the first time to say “no.”

The Wall in the Middle of the Book written and illustrated by Jon Agee

A knight who feels secure on his side of the wall that divides his book discovers that his side is not as safe as he thought, and the other side is not as threatening.

Prince & Knight by Daniel Haack

A prince and a knight in shining armor find true love in each other’s embrace after fighting a dragon together.

Brianna Bright, Ballerina Knight written by Pam Calvert and illustrated by Liana Hee

When Princess Brianna Bright’s dreams of becoming a ballerina seem doomed, she knows it’s time to find out exactly what it is she’s destined to do. Discovering her true talent won’t be easy–but Brianna won’t give up, especially not with her trusty dog, Pixie, at her side!

The Sword in the Stove written and illustrated by Frank W. Dormer

A quirky picture book in the spirit of Monty Python about two bumbling knights who keep finding objects in a stove (a sword, a shield, a helmet) … objects that ominously belong to their missing friend Harold.

The Storybook Knight by Helen Docherty

Ordered by his parents to tame a dragon, a gentle knight who prefers reading to fighting arms himself with a book.

Sleepless Knight by James Sturm

The Knight can’t wait for her first camping trip. She and her horse Edward pack everything they need–including her beloved Teddy–and head out into the woods. But when it’s time for bed, Teddy is nowhere to be found. Instructions for drawing the Knight, horse, rabbit, and bear on lining papers and pages after/before them.

Ogres Awake! By James Sturm

The knight and her horse, Edward, have made a startling discovery: there are three huge ogres asleep at her doorstep! When they wake up, the kingdom is in big trouble! The knight, Edward, and some garden gnomes fight back, not with swords and shields, but with potato peelers and spoons. It turns out that ogres are pretty friendly when they have full stomachs! The endpapers provide quick drawing lessons for the knight, Edward, the gnomes, and the ogres.

The Making of a Knight: how Sir James earned his armor by Patrick O’Brien

Traces James’s journey during the Middle Ages in England from inexperienced page at the age of seven to knighthood at the age of twenty-one.

The Knight and the Dragon by Tomie DePaola

What happens when a sheepish knight and a not-so-fierce dragon fight for the very first time? Well, it’s no ordinary battle since the knight has to go to the castle library to learn about dragon-fighting and the dragon must dig through his ancestor’s things to find out how to fight a knight!

Nonfiction

Knights and Castles by Rupert Matthews

From armor to jousting, Knights and Castles covers everything there is to know about knights and medieval castles.

Knights and Castles takes an up-close look at the history of knights, their chivalrous code, the battles they fought, and more. Learn about the heroic actions of famous knights, including El Cid and Sir John Hawkwood, and the monks who took up arms to protect pilgrims.

International Heraldry & Heralds – shield shapes and information: http://www.internationalheraldry.com/

Stick bow and arrow craft for Kids: https://artsycraftsymom.com/stick-bow-and-arrow/

Cardboard swords: http://www.ikatbag.com/2010/11/we-have-weapons.html

Popsicle stick catapult: http://www.sylvanlearning.com/blog/index.php/critical-thinking-with-a-catapult/

Exploring Nature

Mae the Mayfly by Denise Brennan-Nelson

Soon after Mae the mayfly hatches she is nearly eaten by a trout, sending her into hiding, but knowing she has only one day to enjoy the world gives her courage to venture out again.

Nesting by Henry Cole

Two robins build a nest together and raise their chicks, navigating a year of changing seasons and serpentine predators.

Green on Green by Dianne White

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text highlight the animals, fruits, feelings, and colors that characterize each season of the year.

Outside In by Deborah Underwood

Illustrations and easy-to-read text reveal ways nature affects our everyday lives, such as providing food and clothing, and showing when to go to bed and when to get up.

Southwest Sunrise by Nikki Grimes

Jayden expects to see nothing but brown his first morning in New Mexico, but after being surprised by colorful rocks, flowers, birds, and animals, he wonders if this place could become home.

In Paris, Lenny has trouble starting to compose his symphony until he discovers that there is music all around him in everyday life.

On My Mountain by François Aubineau

Both the shepherd and the wolf live on the mountain. They love their home and want to feel safe there. This book tells the same story, in identical words, from both the wolf’s perspective and that of the shepherd. Read the wolf’s story then flip it over and read the shepherd’s story and see the landscape that each of them sees. A good reminder of how humans should behave in the wild and on this earth that we share.

A Stone Sat Still written and illustrated by Brendan Wenzel

Told in rhyming verse, a stone is considered from a variety of environmental and emotional perspectives, as it sits where it is, surrounded by grass, dirt, and water, an unchanging certainty in the world.

The Hike written and illustrated by Alison Farrell

Three friends set out on a day hike to explore their local forest, intending to climb to the top of the hill, where they will plant a flag, read a poem, and release feathers into the wind.

At The Pond written and illustrated by Geraldo Valério

On a dull gray day, a boy puts his dog on a leash and they walk to a shimmering pond where snowy white swans swim freely. One of the swans invites the boy and dog for a ride. They climb on its back and sail into a stunningly beautiful landscape, dotted with wildflowers, spoonbills and ibises. Foxes, rabbits and deer appear in this paradise, then butterflies and even bigger, more beautiful flowers. Geraldo Valério, a master of wordless picture books, explores the nature of true friendship and love in his newest creation.

My Mindful Walk with Grandma by Sheri Mabry

When a girl walks through the woods with her Grandma, she is so excited about their destination that she misses out on what is around her, but with Grandma’s help, she learns how to breathe, be peaceful, and find herself in nature.

Nature Scavenger Hunt: https://www.mrsmerry.com/free-nature-scavenger-hunt-printable/

Nature I Spy tray https://busytoddler.com/2016/05/nature-i-spy-with-toddlers/

Outdoor Sticky Nature Mural: https://www.icanteachmychild.com/outdoor-sticky-mural-for-toddlers/