Tune in all of your senses and explore the patterns you can find in the natural world around you.

Adaptations are built into this resources.

• Arrange materials within reach
• Use modified or flexible seating
• Limit background noise & distractions

• Offer a variety of materials that are easy to grasp
• Place nature items on an anti-slip mat or in a container or tray
• Use visual supports and cues (see provided visual cues)

• Model …
• Provide hand-over-hand support to help the child feel the nature item
• Wait for a response
• Describe & expand upon the child’s response