Tuesday, March 17, 2009
National Wildlife Week...
Did you know that this week, March 16th through 20th, is National Wildlife Week? (Seems somewhat appropriate with St Patrick's Day today and the "wild-life" going on... but I digress...)
Since 1938, National Wildlife Week has been essential to wildlife conservation, bringing awareness about the issue to people of all ages. Observing National Wildlife Week is a time to honor wildlife, bring communities together through service, ignite the minds of children and adults, and instill an absolute love of nature.
An easy way to participate in this week-long event is by making time for outdoor play and interaction with the natural world. Research shows that nature and the outdoors improves one's physical, mental and emotional well-being. This is especially important for children who typically spend hours in front of electronic media. Additionally, families and communities connected to nature raise healthier kids and inspire a life-long appreciation of wildlife and the environment.
Download several activities and resources for National Wildlife Week.
The kids can celebrate the week with Ranger Rick.
Provide a daily Green Hour® for the children in your care.
Enjoy some coloring pages and craft ideas from Crayola.
Get some great wildlife resources at TeacherVision.
Walt Disney summed up his feelings about wildlife when he said,
Spring begins on Friday and what a great time to get outdoors and enjoy nature during this great Minnesota weather!
Did you know that this week, March 16th through 20th, is National Wildlife Week? (Seems somewhat appropriate with St Patrick's Day today and the "wild-life" going on... but I digress...)
Since 1938, National Wildlife Week has been essential to wildlife conservation, bringing awareness about the issue to people of all ages. Observing National Wildlife Week is a time to honor wildlife, bring communities together through service, ignite the minds of children and adults, and instill an absolute love of nature.
An easy way to participate in this week-long event is by making time for outdoor play and interaction with the natural world. Research shows that nature and the outdoors improves one's physical, mental and emotional well-being. This is especially important for children who typically spend hours in front of electronic media. Additionally, families and communities connected to nature raise healthier kids and inspire a life-long appreciation of wildlife and the environment.
Download several activities and resources for National Wildlife Week.
The kids can celebrate the week with Ranger Rick.
Provide a daily Green Hour® for the children in your care.
Enjoy some coloring pages and craft ideas from Crayola.
Get some great wildlife resources at TeacherVision.
Walt Disney summed up his feelings about wildlife when he said,
“Landscapes of great wonder and beauty lie under our feet and all around us.
They are discovered in tunnels in the ground, the heart of flowers, the hollows
of trees, fresh-water ponds, seaweed jungles between tides, and even drops of
water. Life in these hidden worlds is more startling in reality than anything we
can imagine. How could this earth of ours, which is only a speck in the heavens,
have so much variety of life, so many curious and exciting creatures?”
Spring begins on Friday and what a great time to get outdoors and enjoy nature during this great Minnesota weather!
// posted by Tammy Wachter @ 6:10 AM 
