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I Spy Fungi: Preschool Nature Hike

October 18, 2016 by Maureen Spell 2 Comments




When we think of fall we often picture pumpkins, hay rides, apples, and changing leaves. But it is also the perfect time of year to go on a I Spy Fungi: Preschool Nature Hike.

Recently I did a short Facebook Live video during our nature hike (which you can view above.) We didn’t set out to have a fungi nature hunt but it turned into that once we noticed how many different types of mushrooms we were seeing on our walk.

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I Spy Fungi: Preschool Nature Hike

There’s something about fungi that is gross and cool at the same time! While we were walking through the woods, we came across several different types of fungi. With my preschool children, we observed the different colors, shapes, and locations of fungi.

I Spy Fungi: Preschool Nature Hike

We even found a slug on fungi. That got us thinking– why would a slug want to be on fungi? (Moisture was our guess.)

I Spy Fungi: Preschool Nature Hike

Slime and mushrooms– what was the connection? Was it part of the mushroom or was it left from an animal? Those were some of the “I Wonders” that we came up with while on our hike.

We also talked about how some mushrooms are safe to eat but others are not — and we just observe mushrooms with our eyes not our hands.

I Spy Fungi: Preschool Nature Hike

We observed a variety of fungi on our nature walk and had some great discussions about what we saw.

So head out on your own I Spy Fungi hunt! Bring a camera or sketchbook and capture what you find. I’d love to see your photos! Be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook.


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Filed Under: nature study, Preschool Science Tagged With: fungi, nature study, Nature walk

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  1. Marci@TheHomeschoolScientist.com says

    October 19, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Fungi are my favorite things to look for on a hike. There are so many colors and shapes. I end up taking more pictures of fungi than I do of my kids! lol

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    • Maureen Spell says

      October 19, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      I know! They are so cool it’s almost like seeing another world.

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