It has been an unusual winter in our area. We usually get snow. We expect snow in the winter. This year though, has mostly been rain with a couple spring-like days teasing us. It’s been a dreary, muddy winter. It is this time of the year that we start to feel cooped-up in the house.We need to get out.
When I start feeling this way I find that going for a nature walk helps change our mood. It might be a quick walk around the block or sometimes a trip to our local gardens or state park (I will admit that I only take longer walks on warmer winter days. I’m a wimp—lol!)
I created a winter edition set of I Spy cards (see related Fall I Spy Cards) for our next nature walk. Now I realize that winter looks different in the Midwest than in other areas. I tried to make most of the cards usable for any area. Just print and laminate (optional), place on a ring and carry along on your nature walk. See how many of the items you can find.
For more nature I Spy printable cards, journal pages and more see my Nature Study Printables for Toddlers and Preschoolers ebook. $3.99 for over 50 pages of printables.
More Winter Printables:
I’ve joined several other bloggers today who are sharing free nature printables too. Stop by their blogs and see how they are enjoying nature this winter.
- Cindy from Our Journey Westward
- Maureen from Spell Outloud.
- Jimmie from Jimmie’s Collage
- Lauren from Mama’s Learning Corner
- Amanda from Hearts and Trees.
- Barb from Handbook of Nature Study
These are wonderful Maureen! Beautiful job on the images and I will be linking to these from my challenges. Thanks!
These eye spy cards are awesome! Thank you!!
I pinned. 🙂
Jen
Love these Maureen! (especially that I can clip them on the stroller, I've never been good at carrying around clipboards and pencils)
Can't wait for Spring,
😉 Valerie
I love this. Your right the midwest has had an odd winter. It is suppose to be in the 40's today and I am debating if we are going to the zoo or not.
These are great, thank you for sharing!
You are welcome! 😉
These are fantastic! Will definitely use the for outdoor learning activities!
We've done a spring and fall "scavenger hunt" walk before, but never winter. I have no idea why… I love you're cards. We'll have to try them this week. Thanks!
Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome! So glad others find it useful too 🙂
These cards are wonderful, thank you for sharing.