Nature Says
Materials:
- Acorns,
- pine cones,
- rocks,
- seeds,
- leaves, twigs, or any other natural item.
Have the child(ren) gather all natural items in the backyard, or if hiking along the trail.
Assign an action to each type of item, such as *rock--jump*, *twig-hop*, etc.
Start by showing one object, and the children calling out the associated action, then acting it out.
As they catch on, start laying out the items in "sentences" on the ground. Watch the silliness and laughter grow.
(Explain to the children that in ancient times children made up games with only natural materials. That there were no TVs or radios, or bikes, etc. Remind them that Nature is not only beautiful, but fun, too.)
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