The importance of learning outside goes beyond fresh air and fun. Spending time outdoors can expose kids to the concept of climate change. Here are some tips.
●Keep a climate journal. You can explain to your children that climate is a pattern of weather. However, in recent years, extreme weather like storms and abnormal temperatures has occurred frequently. Have them keep a weather journal to get a sense of the climate.
● Kids can help take care of plants, like vegetables or plants in a garden. Growing and looking after plants helps children understand that people have a role to play in helping living things meet their needs. Make connections between climate change and the needs of plants.
●Play some games. Encourage your children to head outside for a few rounds of nature scavenger hunt (寻物游戏) , where you give them a list of items to find, like sticks, colorful leaves and rocks. It is also a good choice to play "I Spy", which gets them to associate words with the natural world.
●Build an outdoor tool set. Put together an outdoor tool set with a magnifying glass(放大镜),a telescope and a container. Then, try starting with something they are interested in, such as building a mini park or collecting natural items.
●Walk and talk. Go on walks with your kids frequently. Along the way observe and discuss how other members of the community are helping the environment. Over time, under the guidance of parents, kids will grow into adults who care about the environment.
A. Get in the dirt.
B. It used to be more stable.
C. Observe the plants around.
D. These tools allow kids to survive in the wild.
E. Language enables kids to better connect to their environment.
F. These tools can help kids find and collect natural samples and play freely.
G. Putting these conversations into daily life keeps kids aware of climate change.
