All Modules 44-4 Fantastic Elements of Nature - Module 2 | Page 6

6 Tips • Ask questions that require opinions and ideas • Talking with children is way more effective than talking to them • Involve children in discussions • Keep a journal to record when “nature events” happen • Record the children’s observations • Explore the four elements of nature using all of our senses • Choose natural items from outdoors to create a story bag Making Connections with Other Topics Connected with I am Unique: What do I know about nature and our planet? What do I want to explore? How these four elements are presented in my own life? How they affect me? Connected with How Things Work: How our planet works? Discover that our planet works with patterns and cycles. Connected with Imagination: Can we see all the four elements with our eyes? If not can we feel them? Can you imagine of being that element? What if you were the air? How does it feel? (Viewpoint, Step Inside, Perceive-Know-Care About, X-Routine)