Although our preschool has not scheduled a visit to Powder Valley, I thought some of our parents may be interested in visiting this local nature center with their kiddos on weekends.
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood, MO., is a wonderful place to take preschool/kindergarten students to learn about God's world. They have both family and classroom-size self guided tours and classes. Classes specifically designed for Preschool through Kindergarten at the center fill up quickly, call ahead for a reservation at 314-301-1500.
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood, MO., is a wonderful place to take preschool/kindergarten students to learn about God's world. They have both family and classroom-size self guided tours and classes. Classes specifically designed for Preschool through Kindergarten at the center fill up quickly, call ahead for a reservation at 314-301-1500.
Teachers may wish to design their own lessons and tours; I recommend you visit ahead of time to plan what you will do. There are also trails designated especially for little people and outdoor facilities to meet in if you prefer these to indoor classrooms.
There are many interactive displays, a puppet theater, aquariums and even a giant tree house!
Nature Inspired Art and Activities For Early Learners:
- Nature Bracelets
- Acorn Jewlery by 5 Orange Potatoes
- Bugs made from seed pods
- How to make your own grass heads
- Nature-Inspired Crafts for Kids
- Make Bird Seed Shapes from Cookie Cutters
- Earth Day Sign
- Make A Bird Feeder From A Pumpkin
- Craft a paper robin toy for Spring
- Frogs, Toads and Pollywogs for Spring
- Craft a birch bark birdfeeder
- Dangling nut head people
- How to safely string pumpkin seeds etc...
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